First responders rescue visitor with hiking injury near Waipoʻo Falls
The 47-year old hiker from California was successfully rescued by with short-haul helicopter operation for swift extraction.
9 hours ago
The Kauaʻi Fire Department rescued an injured 47-year-old visitor from California near Waipoʻo Falls on Sunday, June 21.
Personnel from the Waimea Fire Station and Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 received a report shortly after 11:15 a.m. on Sunday of a hiker with an apparent leg injury who was unable to hike out near Waipoʻo Falls.
First responders located the hiker and determined a short-haul helicopter operation was necessary. Air 1, with Rescue 3 personnel aboard, located the hiker, and a rescue specialist was lowered to her position.
The hiker was secured and extracted by short-haul to Porter’s Landing Zone, where her care was transferred to ground personnel.
American Medical Response personnel took over operations, continued with advanced medical care, and transported the hiker to a local hospital.
The scene was cleared shortly before 12:50 p.m.
