Two Kalalau hikers rescued

Two Kalalau hikers rescued

LIHUE — Personnel from the Kauai Fire Department rescued two visitors from Texas, aged 44 and 45, from the Kalalau Trail on Thursday. Kauai Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson said, “We’re grateful this rescue ended safely, but every Air 1 deployment puts our crews at risk, especially in remote areas like Kalalau. When emergencies turn out not to require medical care, it raises serious concerns. We urge hikers to know their limits, be prepared,…