On Monday, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) rescued a disoriented 35-year-old male visitor on Waahila Ridge Trail near Manoa.
HFD received an emergency call around 6:08 p.m. on Nov. 29. Firefighters arrived at Manoa District Park at 6:23 p.m. to establish a landing zone for Air 2. According to HFD, they flew to the hiker’s last known location, contacted the hiker and asked the hiker to relocate to a safer location for removal.
HFD said Air 2, with the assistance of rescue personnel, made contact and airlifted the hiker to safety.
The hiker was not injured and refused medical treatment. He was transported to the landing zone at Manoa District Park around 7:31 p.m.