Published on June 28, 2024
WAILUA — Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters rescued a 71-year-old California female visitor on the Nounou East Trail, also known as the Sleeping Giant Trail, in Wailua on Wednesday, June 26.
First responders received a report of a hiker with an apparent leg injury on the Sleeping Giant Trail shortly before 10:30 a.m.
Personnel with the Kapa‘a Fire Station and Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 responded to the incident.
According to a preliminary report, first responders arrived on scene and discovered the injured hiker near the top of the Sleeping Giant Trial.
First responders stabilized the hiker’s leg using a splint, secured her via air rescue vest, and used a short-haul to load and transport her via Air 1 to awaiting firefighters and AMR personnel at a landing zone at Wailua Houselots Park.
AMR personnel continued treatment of the hiker before transporting her to Wilcox Medical Center.
The scene was cleared at approximately 11:15 a.m.
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