Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Stranded hikers' saga ends in rescue
The group's ordeal in Hanakapiai Valley is marked by tragedy as one woman dies in swift stream waters
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 23, 2013
~~<p>HAENA, Kauai » Firefighters battled high winds, drenching rain and fast-moving streams Friday to shepherd 54 hikers who had been stuck overnight in Hana­ka­piai Valley to safety, in what several first responders said was a treacherous rescue that could have quickly turned bad.</p>
<p>First responders also recovered the body of a hiker in her 40s who was swept away by high waters in Hana­ka­piai Stream on Thursday.</p>
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HAENA, Kauai » Firefighters battled high winds, drenching rain and fast-moving streams Friday to shepherd 54 hikers who had been stuck overnight in Hanakapiai Valley to safety, in what several first responders said was a treacherous rescue that could have quickly turned bad.
First responders also recovered the body of a hiker in her 40s who was swept away by high waters in Hanakapiai Stream on Thursday. Login for more...
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