Honolulu Fire Department rescue teams responded on Monday after a 19-year-old hiker was unable to descend from the Diamond Head Crater Trail. The emergency call came in at 1:09 p.m., and responders arrived shortly after, hiking up the trail to reach her, according to the Honolulu Fire Department.
First responders reached the hiker at 1:34 p.m. and began providing basic life support. Another team prepared a nearby landing zone for the helicopter evacuation. Coordination between ground and air teams allowed the hiker to be airlifted quickly after receiving initial care, as reported by the Honolulu Fire Department.
The Honolulu Fire Department completed the rescue at 1:57 p.m. when the hiker was turned over to Emergency Medical Services at the landing zone. The operation involved 6 units and 17 personnel using both ground and air support. All rescue workers were accounted for, and no injuries were reported.
