Injured hiker rescued from Diamond Head
A 25-year-old woman was injured Saturday while hiking on the Diamond Head Crater Trail, and had to be airlifted to a nearby landing zone.
The Honolulu Fire Department sent six units staffed with 17 personnel to assist her after receiving the 911 call at 11:32 a.m.
Rescuers were at her side at 11:54 a.m., made a medical assessment and performed basic life support treatment, and prepared her for being airlifted.
Air 1 arrived and safety airlifted the woman to a nearby landing zone where HFD transferred medical care to Emergency Medical Services at 12:27 p.m.
Her companion hiked out.
HFD urges hikers to compare their fitness level, ability and experience with the trail description.
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“Be practical and realistic,” it says.
It also urges hikers to stay hydrated to avoid heat exhaustion, becoming disoriented and getting muscle cramps.
