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59-Year-Old Man Airlifted Off Kalepa Ridge Trail

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A Kauaʻi man was airlifted off Kalepa Ridge Trail Līhu‘e after reportedly having difficulty breathing on Saturday, Jan. 8.

Kauaʻi Fire Department responded to the incident at approximately 12:45 p.m. According to KFD, bystanders at the scene told first responders the 59-year-old became unresponsive, and they began administering CPR.

Rescue 3 personnel aboard Air 1 were dispatched to the scene where they found the man, who had regained consciousness, lying on the ground.

Rescuers airlifted the man using a stokes litter and he was short-hauled to a nearby landing zone at Kaua‘i Beach Resort.

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Awaiting Kapa‘a firefighters and AMR medics provided additional support, and the man was transported to Wilcox Medical Center in serious condition for further treatment.

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