California visitor rescued off Kaua‘i trail after suffering apparent ankle injury

A hiker was airlifted out of Kōke‘e State Park after suffering an apparent ankle injury.

Kaua‘i Fire Department received the report of the injured 58-year-old woman, visiting from California, shortly before 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday.

First responders arrived on the scene and discovered the injured woman approximately three miles into Nualolo Trail. Firefighters administered initial first aid on scene and prepared the hiker for transport, according to a news release from Kaua‘i County.

The hiker was short-haul to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) landing zone. Upon landing at the NASA landing zone, the hiker was transferred to Waimea Fire Station personnel and American Medical Response for further medical care, who then transported the hiker to a nearby hospital.

The scene was cleared shortly after 2:05 p.m.