- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Lihue Today
By the People, for the People
Injured Hiker Rescued on Kauai's Kalalau Trail
Kauai Fire Department airlifted a 63-year-old visitor from New York with a wrist injury.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:04am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The Kauai Fire Department rescued a 63-year-old female visitor from New York on the Kalalau Trail on Friday afternoon after she suffered an apparent wrist injury. Rescue personnel airlifted the hiker from the Hanakapiai Beach landing zone and transported her to a local hospital for further assessment.
Why it matters
The Kalalau Trail on Kauai's Na Pali Coast is a challenging 11-mile hike that attracts many visitors, but also requires proper preparation and caution due to the remote and rugged terrain. Rescue operations on the trail are common, highlighting the need for hikers to be well-equipped and aware of their physical abilities.
The details
According to the report, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 responded to the incident shortly after 3:40 p.m. on Friday. First responders arrived at the Hanakapiai Beach landing zone, medically assessed the hiker, and loaded her into the helicopter. The hiker was then taken to Princeville Airport, where she was transferred to American Medical Response for further assessment before being transported to a local hospital.
- The incident occurred on Friday, April 4, 2026 around 3:40 p.m.
- The scene was cleared shortly before 5:20 p.m. the same day.
The players
Kauai Fire Department
The county fire department responsible for emergency response and rescue operations on the island of Kauai.
63-year-old female visitor from New York
The hiker who suffered an apparent wrist injury while hiking the Kalalau Trail.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a reminder for hikers to exercise caution and be prepared when tackling the Kalalau Trail, one of Hawaii's most challenging and remote hiking routes. Proper planning, equipment, and awareness of one's physical abilities can help prevent injuries and the need for emergency rescue operations.
