Hiker rescued after Oahu fall
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 11:00 am
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu authorities say a 25-year-old man is being treated for injuries received while hiking on an Oahu trail.
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The hiker was airlifted from the Puu Manamana Trail Sunday afternoon by a Honolulu Fire Department rescue team.
Authorities say the hiker was with a group when he fell shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday.
According to authorities, the hiker fell up to 25 feet, then slid an additional 500 feet.
The hiker was transferred to a waiting ambulance after being flown to Swanzy Beach Park.