Man falls while rappelling down Big Isle waterfall
A 21-year-old man fell about 25 feet Sunday while rappelling down a 135-foot waterfall at Makahiloa Stream on the northeastern area of the Big Island.
The incident occurred at 11:03 a.m.
Hawaii County firefighters airlifted the victim to an ambulance, which took him to Hilo Medical Center in stable condition.
The waterfall was described to be along a steep valley wall located on the Hilo side of Maulua Gulch
