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Rescuers help tourist who needed ride out of Kauai’s Kalalau Valley

A Kauai County helicopter picked up a 47-year-old Texas tourist who sought assistance out of the Kalalau Valley on Kauai.

At about 2:41 p.m. Sunday, firefighters and staff from the Department of Land and Natural Resources responded to call of a woman from Houston at Kalalau Beach who needed assistance.

Fire rescue crews found the woman did not suffer any injuries, but “sought transport out of the valley,” according to a county news release.

She was flown to Princeville Airport where responding paramedics waited for her arrival. A county spokeswoman said she refused treatment and was released at the scene.

4 responses to “Rescuers help tourist who needed ride out of Kauai’s Kalalau Valley”

  1. donlon says:

    How much is that going to cost us?

  2. cojef says:

    Tourist taking advantage of the “Aloha” courtesy the Fire Department on Kauai. “Afluenza” must an affliction in Texas.

  3. Jimguy says:

    What a great deal ! Hike in and fly out for free.

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