LIHUE — Personnel from the Kauai Fire Department rescued a 25-year-old visitor from the Kalalau Trail on Tuesday, May 13.
LIHUE — Personnel from the Kauai Fire Department rescued a 25-year-old visitor from the Kalalau Trail on Tuesday, May 13.
According to a preliminary report, first responders received a call from a distressed hiker shortly after 9:20 a.m.
Personnel with Lihue Fire Station aboard Air 1 responded to the incident.
First responders arrived on scene at Kalalau Beach and discovered the distressed hiker with severe stomach issues. The hiker was loaded into the helicopter and taken to the Waimea Athletic Field. Upon landing at the Waimea Athletic Field, the hiker was transferred to Waimea Fire Station and American Medical Response personnel for further care.
The scene was cleared shortly after 11:45 a.m.
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