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Firefighers rescue 8 lost hikers

Honolulu firefighters rescued eight hikers in separate incidents today in Kalama Valley and Kailua.

Two women wandered off trail after reaching the Koolau Summit Trail and hiked to another ridge to Kalama Valley, said Honolulu fire spokesman Capt. Kevin Mokulehua. Both were located and airlifted to a designated landing zone.

Also, firefighters escorting two lost hikers off of Olomana trail encountered another party of four hikers who were also lost. All six were able to exit the trail safely.

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