Injured hiker rescued from Maili Pillbox Trail
Nov 21, 2024
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A hiker in her 50s was rescued on the Maili Pillbox Trail Thursday morning after suffering an injury that left her unable to descend the trail on her own.
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The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 9:35 a.m. and dispatched seven units with 17 personnel to the scene.
The first responders arrived at 9:45 a.m. and sent personnel up the trail on foot.
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Upon reaching the hiker at 10:01 a.m., fire crews conducted a medical assessment and provided basic life support.
To facilitate the rescue, Air 1 was deployed to transport rescue personnel to the site, where they prepared the injured woman for an airlift.
At 10:15 a.m., the hiker was flown to a nearby landing zone, where she was transferred to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for further care.
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All HFD personnel involved in the operation were safely accounted for with no reported injuries.