Distressed Wisconsin hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail

Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel rescued a 31-year-old Wisconsin visitor earlier this week from the famous 11-mile Kalalau Trail on Nā Pali Coast along the Garden Island’s northwest shore after the visitor became distressed because of being overheated.

First responders from Līhu‘e Fire Station aboard Air 1 responded to the incident shortly after 4:35 p.m. Oct 2.

They arrived near the 1.5-mile landing zone and discovered the hiker, who was suffering from heat stroke. Initial first aid was administered at the scene by good samaritans.

The hiker was then short hauled to the Hanakāpī‘ai Stream landing zone, loaded into the helicopter and taken to Princeville Airport.

Upon landing at Princeville Airport, the hiker was transferred to an awaiting American Medical Response team for medical care.

The scene was cleared shortly after 6:25 p.m.