LIHUE — Kauai Fire Department personnel conducted two rescues on Sunday in separate incidents at Kalalau Beach and Waipoo Falls Trail in Kokee.
The first incident occurred at Kalalau Beach and involved a distressed resident from Hanalei.
According to preliminary reports, first responders were dispatched shortly after 9:15 a.m. Personnel from the Hanapepe Fire Station, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, and Truck 7 responded.
Air 1 arrived on scene at approximately 9:50 a.m. and discovered a male hiker with alleged stomach issues who was unable to hike.
First responders transported the individual from Kalalau Beach to the Waimea Ballpark Landing Zone, where he was transferred to awaiting medics and firefighters for further assessment.
The scene was cleared shortly after 10:30 a.m.
Later that day, firefighters responded to a second rescue at the Waipoo Falls Trail involving a 44-year-old female visitor from California who sustained an apparent ankle injury.
The call was received shortly after 5:45 p.m., and units from the Waimea and Hanapepe fire stations, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 and American Medical Response responded.
According to a preliminary report, due to weather conditions, Air 1 landed near the scene, and personnel hiked in to assist the hiker using a carry seat. She was flown to a nearby landing zone and transferred to awaiting medics.
All responding units cleared the scene shortly after 7:20 p.m.
The Kauai Fire Department reminds all hikers to be prepared for changing trail conditions, wear proper footwear and stay hydrated when venturing into remote areas.