A hiker found himself in a dangerous situation lately on Mānoa Falls Trail, necessitating a swift rescue operation by the Honolulu Fire Department. The male hiker, described as being in his 30s, was unable to continue his descent along the trail due to an injury, prompting a call for emergency assistance to Honolulu Fire Department last Tuesday afternoon.

The emergency call was received at 12:49 p.m., and Honolulu Fire Department promptly dispatched six units, which included a total of 17 personnel, to respond to the crisis. Upon arriving at the scene at 3:03 p.m. the crew immediately set to work to secure a landing zone, in preparation for the aerial retrieval of the injured party. According to details posted on the Honolulu Fire Department’s official website, the hiker's precise location necessitated the deployment of Air 1 to transport rescue personnel directly to him.

First responders reached the hiker at 1:31 p.m., provided medical care, and decided a helicopter evacuation was needed. By 1:44 p.m., the hiker was airlifted to a landing zone and transferred to Emergency Medical Services for further care, according to the Honolulu Fire Department.