The Kauai Fire Department is reminding the public to remain on marked trails, to stay alert of changes in weather conditions and to let others know of your intended destination and return time when planning outdoor activities such as camping and hiking. The reminder comes after first responders with the fire department conducted multiple air rescues of hikers on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021.
Firefighters were notified of the first report of two hikers in distress in the vicinity of the Kalalau area on Wednesday at approximately 7:20 a.m. Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 arrived at Kalalau Beach at 9:30 a.m. and found two hikers, one with a possible back injury. The party was transported to Princeville Airport and was met by Engine 1 and American Medical Response. After receiving medical assessments by AMR personnel, the hikers refused medical treatment.
At approximately 10:40 a.m., while conducting trail maintenance, crews with the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife notified first responders of a hiker with a possible knee injury on the Alakai Swamp Trail in Kokee. Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 spotted the hiker on the trail at approximately 12:10 p.m. First responders utilized a short-haul, secured the hiker, and flew him to a landing zone in Kokee. Responding medics with American Medical Response provided advanced life support and later released the hiker who sought medical care via private vehicle.
At approximately 2 p.m., first responders were notified of a hiker with a possible head injury in the Kalalau area. Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 arrived at Kalalau Beach at 3 p.m. and found a hiker with possible injuries after being struck by a wave and landing on her head on the sand. First responders applied a c-collar on the hiker, secured her on Air 1, and flew her to Princeville Airport. Responding medics with American Medical Response provided advanced life support and continued efforts on the hiker while in transport to Wilcox Hospital.
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