Hiker airlifted to safety after suffering injury at Haleakalā National Park

A 27-year-old woman was airlifted to safety after sustaining an ankle injury while hiking at Haleakalā National Park on Friday afternoon. The incident was reported at 4:12 p.m. on June 26, 2026 in the Palikū Cabins area.
Firefighters from Engine 13 and Rescue 10 responded to the incident. Crews aboard the departmentʻs Air 1 helicopter airlifted the woman to a landing zone at Hosmer’s Grove. Upon arrival, she was turned over to Emergency Medical Services personnel for further evaluation.
The response concluded at 6:20 p.m.












