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Maui Woman Falls 25-Feet Down Cliff, Found Clinging to Tree

September 20, 2018, 12:46 PM HST
* Updated September 20, 3:27 PM
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Maliko. File photo.

A Maui woman was rescued at Maliko Gulch on Wednesday evening after falling 25-feet down a cliff. Maui fire officials say the woman was found clinging to a tree with a 100 foot drop below.

The incident was reported at 6:57 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018.

Maui firefighters were called to the scene for reports of a fisherman who fell off the cliff.

Upon arrival on scene, crews from Engine 2 out of Pāʻia and Rescue 10 out of Kahului found the individual on the east side of Maliko Gulch.

Crews used a rope system to quickly secure and raise the woman to safety.

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The 35 year old Maui woman was evaluated by Medics and declined any medical attention.

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