Pair of Hikers Rescued from Waianae’s Mount Kaala Trail

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Two individuals hiking on the Mount Kaala Trail in Waianae were successfully rescued after they lost their way Saturday night. The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received an emergency call at approximately 7:44 p.m. and deployed five units along with 14 personnel to assist in the rescue operation.

The first emergency unit arrived on the scene around 7:58 p.m. and established a landing zone for airborne rescue efforts. HFD reported that the hikers included one teenager and another individual in their 20s, who had deviated off the designated trail. Air 1 was able to locate the lost hikers, hoist them to safety, and transport them to the landing area. Fortunately, both individuals opted out of receiving medical treatment, and there were no injuries reported among the firefighting crew.