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Published on January 22, 2025
Honolulu Fire Department Swiftly Rescues Female Hiker from Puʻu Manamana Trail in KaʻaʻawaSource: Google Street View

A hiker has been successfully rescued from a difficult situation on Puʻu Manamana Trail. On Monday, emergency services were dispatched after a 911 call at 11:35 a.m. alerted them to a female hiker in her 20s who found herself stuck on the trail and unable to descend independently. According to the Honolulu Fire Department, a total of 6 units and 17 personnel responded to the incident, with the first responders arriving at the scene by 11:58 a.m. They immediately secured a landing zone for air operations and established command.

With the aid of the local fire department, and while contending with the trail's notorious ruggedness and steep drop-offs, the stranded hiker was found in what was described by the Honolulu Fire Department's statement as a “precarious location.” The rescue team assessed her medical condition which confirmed the woman was uninjured, before being airlifted to safety. Remarkably, despite the potential dangers associated with the terrain, she declined medical attention once she was brought to the landing zone.

Puʻu Manamana Trail is located in Kaʻaʻawa and is known among hiking enthusiasts for its breathtaking views but also for its demanding and treacherous paths. The Fire Department’s swift action underscores the potential hazards of Hawaii's natural landscape, even for experienced outdoor adventurers.

The incident draws attention once again to the importance of hiking preparedness and the value of emergency services in a state famous for its wild and beautiful terrain that can, when respect gives way to imprudence, turn a peaceful hike into a perilous ordeal. "The hiker declined medical attention," the Honolulu Fire Department stated, underscoring both the successful outcome of the rescue and the readiness of rescue teams to respond to such occurrences.