Hiker critically injured after falling at least 150 feet from Olomana trail
Nov. 7—Honolulu firefighters rescued an injured male hiker, who fell at least 150 feet while on the trail Sunday afternoon.
The Honolulu Fire Department reported receiving a 911 call at 4 :43 p.m. about an injured hiker and sent four units staffed with 12 personnel, according to a statement. The 40-year-old man had fallen from an area between the second and third peaks of the trail.
At 5 :24 p.m., HFD's Air 1 helicopter safely airlifted the injured hiker to a nearby landing zone. Medical care was transferred to an Emergency Medical Services ambulance at 5 :50 p.m. EMS said paramedics used advanced lifesaving measures to treat the man before transporting him in critical condition to a nearby hospital.
The HFD offers the following hiking safety tips :—Bring a fully-charged cell phone and backup battery on the hike.—Prior to hiking, learn about the trail you intend to hike so you will know the route, where to start, and the degree of difficulty.—When you get to the trail's entrance, read and follow signage.—Be aware of restricted or closed trails.—Do not just rely on social media to get the information you need about a trail.
