STAR ADVERTISER Hikers head to and from the trailhead at Diamond Head State Monument park in Honolulu on Mondays in January 2022. Honolulu firefighters rescued two hikers from the Diamond Head Summit Trail this morning with two separate helicopter flights.
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Hikers head to and from the trailhead at Diamond Head State Monument park in Honolulu on Mondays in January 2022. Honolulu firefighters rescued two hikers from the Diamond Head Summit Trail this morning with two separate helicopter flights.
Honolulu firefighters rescued two hikers from the Diamond Head Summit Trail this morning with two separate helicopter flights.
The first rescue was carried out at 8:46 am for a 20-year-old woman who became ill while hiking and was unable to descend on her own. Six units with 17 men responded and reached the hiker at 9:11 am
After a medical assessment and basic life support, HFD airlifted the woman to a nearby landing zone, where care was transferred to EMS at 9:22 a.m.
The second rescue operation was launched around 11 a.m. The HFD responded with six units and 17 men.
It was reported that a 21-year-old woman became ill while hiking and was unable to descend the trail alone.
HFD’s Air 1 helicopter took her to a nearby landing zone, where care was transferred to EMS at 11:37 a.m.
The historic summit hiking trail, part of the Diamond Head State Monument, remains the No. 1 rescue site on Oahu so far this year, according to HFD statistics through April 30, consistent with previous years.
The 0.8-mile Diamond Head trail, which requires a 550-foot climb to the top, attracts a larger number of visitors than most other hikes. The state began allowing visitors without state IDs in 2022 to reduce traffic congestion on the route, but retains its top spot.
Earlier this week, HFD also rescued two sick hikers from atop the trail.
On Monday, HFD rescued a 67-year-old man who may have passed out at the top of the trail and was reported to be going in and out of consciousness. Five units with 16 personnel responded to the 911 call around 5 p.m
HFD’s Air 2 helicopter transported the man to a nearby landing zone, where care was transferred to paramedics.
On Tuesday, an 83-year-old man with a pre-existing injury became ill while hiking and was unable to descend independently. The 911 call was received at 4:51 p.m. Six units with 17 personnel responded.
HFD’s Air 1 helicopter took the man to a landing zone, where care was transferred to the ambulance service.
In a , first responders recommend that hikers be aware of the heat and high humidity in Hawaii, especially in the middle of the day, and keep in mind that there is little shade available on the trail.
Hikers should know their limitations and check their fitness and ability against the route directions, HFD said, but keep in mind that heat and humidity can also take their toll on a physically fit person.
Hikers should also make sure they bring plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and bring a fully charged cell phone to call 911 in case of emergencies.
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