Hiker seriously injured after falling near summit of Koko Head Crater trail

Firefighters rescued an injured hiker Friday evening from Koko Crater Trail after she fell near the summit.
Published: Sep. 24, 2022 at 12:41 PM HST|Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 12:43 PM HST

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Firefighters rescued an injured hiker Friday evening from Koko Crater Trail after she fell near the summit.

Emergency Medical Services said the 20-year-old woman was in serious condition after the fall.

Firefighters responded to a call of an injured hiker around 6:30 p.m. in Hawaii Kai.

According to the Honolulu Fire Department, the woman fell approximately 8 feet near the summit of the trail.

HFD airlifted the injured hiker to a nearby landing zone where she was treated and transported to the hospital by EMS.

No word on the details of her injuries.