A woman was rescued off Kuilau Trail in Wailua on Wednesday after suffering an apparent leg injury while doing invasive species control work.
According to a preliminary report from Kaua‘i County, first responders aboard Air 1 responded to the scene shortly before 11:50 a.m. When they arrived on scene, approximately 2 miles into the trail, they discovered the 36-year-old resident.
County officials didn’t say who the woman was working for at the time of the injury, only that she was supporting the protection of native ecosystems and helping to prevent the spread of invasive species.
Rescuers medically assessed the resident at the scene and short-hauled her to the first crossing of Loop Road utilizing an aerial rescue vest. Upon landing at the first crossing, the resident was transferred to Keālia Fire Station personnel and American Medical Response for assessment.
American Medical Response personnel then transferred the resident to a local hospital.
The scene was cleared shortly after 12:35 p.m.
