rescue Archives - Kalalau Trail

Story of 27 backpackers that survived Kalalau during the storm of a century

by Dacy | Apr 18, 2018 | News, Weather | 4

The story of 27 backpackers that survived Kalalau during the storm of a century…. Story,...

Hikers Risk Lives Trying to Cross Swollen Stream: Video

by Dacy | Feb 18, 2016 | News, Weather | 0

As was reported by many news agencies this week, there were several hikers stranded along the...

And again….. 32 Kalalau Trail Hikers Airlifted to Safety

by Dacy | Mar 26, 2015 | News, Weather | 1

The Kaua‘i Fire Department airlifted 32 stranded hikers from the Kalalau Valley Wednesday evening after rising waters made the Hanakapiai Stream impassable.

Is Social Media to Blame for Hawaiian Trail Rescues?

by Dacy | Feb 10, 2015 | Articles | 0

David Jenkins, Captain in the Honolulu Fire Department recently was interviewed by KHON2 News and had a theory as to why there are so many mountain trail rescues. The theory goes like this: “People go on hikes, see these beautiful views, takes pictures, and post them,” says Jenkins. “Other people see them and, of course, they want to visit our islands and experience adventure. But sometimes they go and put themselves in jeopardy trying to recreate what they see on the Internet.”

62 People airlifted from Kalalau on Christmas Eve

by Dacy | Dec 24, 2014 | News, Weather | 2

The Kaua‘i Fire Department has airlifted over 60 people from the Kalalau Valley today after multiple streams became impassable.
One male hiker suffered a non-life threatening injury and was flown to Princeville Airport, where awaiting medics transported him to Wilcox Hospital.

Stranded on the Kalalau Trail Video

by Dacy | Dec 24, 2014 | Video, Weather | 0

December 2014, Andy and I went on a backpacking trip on Kauai’s scenic Kalalau Trail. Little did we know that days of rain can cause raging rivers that are impassible. The only way across the rivers was to wait or catch the Kauai’s rescue helicopter.

10 people stranded

by Dacy | Dec 23, 2014 | News, Weather | 1

County spokeswoman Sarah Blane said the Kauai Fire Department reported about 10 individuals were stranded on the far side of Hanakapiai Stream around 4 p.m. on Monday. Ocean Safety personnel made contact with the group and provided them with food and water to remain overnight, since weather conditions did not allow for a rescue.

Hiker Recalls Series of Miracles at Kalalau that Saved his Life

by Dacy | Sep 8, 2014 | News, Travel Logs | 0

Will Schumacher will never forget the remarkable series of events that led to broken neck as well as his rescue. Will was on an annual church outing to Kalalau Beach on Friday, August 29, 2014 where he was jumping and playing in the waves.

One dead, one injured in Kalalau Trail accident

by Dacy | Aug 29, 2014 | Articles, News | 0

The Coast Guard (Honolulu Command Center) responded to a medevac request from the Kauai Fire Department late on Thursday night, August 28, 2014. A 24-year old hiker had reportedly fallen from a remote part of the Kalalau Trail, along the Na Pali Coast of Kauai. The Coast Guard arrived on scene around 12:04 am on Friday.

National Recognition Given to Kauai Firefighters for Kalalau Rescue

by Dacy | Aug 19, 2014 | Articles, News | 0

Several Kauai Firefighters were given national recognition for their part in the rescue of 121 hikers stranded at Hanakapiai when the stream flooded. They were awarded the 2014 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award for Valor. The ceremony was held in Dallas, Texas. They were nominated for the award by one of the persons rescued back in April.

Kalalau Trail Hiker Swept Down Hanakoa Stream

by Dacy | Aug 9, 2014 | News, Weather | 0

On Friday, 2 days after the Kalalau Trail was closed due to Storms Iselle and Julio approaching, a 19-year old woman was swept downstream while attempting to cross the stream at Hanakoa. The woman, who had been camping at Kalalau with a 24-year old male friend, was last seen as she was swept away downstream. The friend attempted to find her as he made his way down to the shore but was unsuccessful. He then hiked out to contact authorities.

121 hikers airlifted from Hanakapi’ai

by Dacy | Apr 7, 2014 | News, Weather | 0

Several hikers were stranded at Hanakapi’ai on Sunday, April 6, 2014 when stream waters swelled up making it unsafe to cross. The Kauai Fire Department was notified of the issue around 4:00 pm on Sunday and were able to rescue 23 of the stranded hikers on Sunday evening, along with the remaining 98 on Monday morning. They were able to rescue up to 4 hikers at a time with each flight of Air 1, their rescue helicopter, making a total of 25 trips. 2 of the fire rescuers stayed with the 98 hikers overnight.