Published on July 28, 2025
LĪHU‘E — Personnel from the Kaua‘i Fire Department rescued an injured 41-year-old California visitor Hanakāpī‘ai Falls on the Kalalau Trail on Sunday, July 27.
According to a preliminary report, first responders received a report of a distressed hiker shortly before 12:30 p.m.
Personnel with Līhu‘e Fire Station aboard Air 1 responded to the incident.
First responders arrived on the scene and discovered the injured hiker Hanakāpī‘ai Falls with an apparent ankle injury. Initial first aid was administered on scene. The hiker was then short hauled to the Hanakāpī‘ai Stream landing zone and loaded into the helicopter using a stokes litter, where they were taken to Princeville Airport. Upon landing at Princeville Airport, the hiker was transferred to Hanalei Fire Station personnel and American Medical Response for further medical care.
The scene was cleared shortly after 12:40 p.m.
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