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Rescue Crews Respond to Capsized Boat at Keawakapu
Maui fire and ocean safety personnel are responding to a report of a capsized boat on the south side of Keawakapu Beach near the Mana Kai resort in South Maui.
Lost Hikers From Lahaina Pali Trail Found in Ukumehame
The hikers, a 28-year-old man and 24-year-old woman from Kahului took a wrong turn when they got to the Kaheawa Windmills and were found on a ridge above an Ukumehame subdivision.
Hāna Fire Crews Rescue Visitor at Hāmoa During Training
The 34-year-old man visiting from Salt Lake City, Utah, was body boarding with two other friends when he was caught by the rip current.
71-Year-Old Woman Medevaced From Lahaina Boat
A 71-year-old woman was hospitalized on Maui after being medevaced from waters off of Lahaina, Maui on Saturday afternoon.
ʻUlupalakua Ranch Assists Fire Crews in Locating Lost Hiker
Firefighters rescued a man along the King’s Trail in Kanaio after he became lost while hiking alone in South Maui.
Three Hikers Airlifted, Stranded by High Water at “Commando Trail”
Three hikers were airlifted from the area often referred to as the “Commando Trail” in the Kailua area of East Maui on Monday, after they became stranded by high water.
UPDATE: 16 Rescued at “Commando Trail” and “Bamboo Forest”
The initial call started out as a rescue in the area often referred to as the “Commando Trail.” When firefighters were responding to that call, a second group of hikers was also reported to be stranded at the area often referred to as the “Bamboo Forest Trail.”
Mountain Search Launched for Pair of Hikers at “Commando Trail”
Firefighters launched a search for a pair of hikers reported missing in the “Commando Trail” area of Haʻikū in East Maui on Friday night, Aug. 14, 2015.
7 Hikers Trapped by Rising Water, Airlifted From “Commando” Trail
Pāʻia firefighters and a Kahului rescue crew, aided by an East Maui Irrigation employee, found the group about a 90 minute hike into the trail, at an area often referred to as the “Lava Tube.” The group was safe and were awaiting daylight and stream flows to recede before exiting.
Hiker Rescued After Injury at Twin Falls
Department officials say the 49-year-old man suffered a severe ankle injury after jumping from a 5-foot ledge and landing on uneven rocks.
8 Rescued After Being Swept into Current at Puʻu Kekaʻa “Black Rock”
Eight individuals were assisted to shore after being swept out by the current at Puʻu Kekaʻa or “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali.
Injured California Visitor Airlifted from Twin Falls
A 57-year-old man from Saratoga, California was airlifted from the Twin Falls area of Maui on Wednesday afternoon after suffering injuries in a fall.
Two Women, Toddler Safe After Night in Kailua Forest
Two women and a toddler are safe after becoming lost and spending the night in Kailua at the location ofter referred to as the “Bamboo Forest.”
UPDATE: Lost Pig Hunters Rescued After Night in Makawao Forest
A second pig hunter that was missing since Sunday night was located at around 11 a.m. today, according to Maui Fire Captain Jeff Kihune. The first hunter was located at around 7:30 this morning by a rescue helicopter.
Visitor Airlifted After Falling 15-Feet at “Bamboo Forest”
A California man was airlifted from the Kailua area of East Maui after falling approximately 15-feet at a pool in the area often referred to as the “Bamboo Forest,” officials said.
Visitor Injured in Jump at ʻOheʻo Pools
The 21-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois suffered a possible dislocated left knee when he jumped into one of the pools below the bridge and landed on a rock, said Maui Fire Captain Bram DenHaan.
16 Rescued from High Surf in South Maui, Caution Advised
Ocean safety officers on Maui are urging the public to exercise caution today after 16 people were rescued from high surf conditions on Friday, county officials said.
Pair Rescued From Windy Ocean at Ka’anapali
Rescue crews were sent to help two individuals offshore of Ka’anapali yesterday afternoon when brisk trade winds prevented them from getting back to shore on their own.
Strong Winds Force Ocean Rescue in West Maui
Authorities say the group was overpowered by strong winds that pushed them about a quarter mile offshore at around 1:50 on Tuesday afternoon.
Students Safe after Flash Flood Rescue at Waihee River
Crews were called to the scene at 9:29 a.m. to respond to a group of students that were caught in the flash flood about 100-feet upstream of the river mouth.
