Honolulu Firefighters Rescue Injured Hiker

Honolulu firefighters rescue a woman from a hike on Oahu's windward side in the Waiahole area Saturday.
July 27, 2009

HONOLULU --

Honolulu firefighters rescued a woman from a hike on Oahu's windward side in the Waiahole area Saturday.

Fire officials said the 59-year-old woman went hiking with one other person. She slipped and injured her ankle.

The fire department airlifted the woman off the trail, where she was treated by emergency personnel.

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