April 16, 2026
A Kauai resident was rescued from the Kuilau Trail in Wailua on Wednesday, April 15, after sustaining an apparent leg injury while conducting field work.
According to the Kauai Fire Department, the 36-year-old woman was part of a team working on invasive species control, an effort aimed at protecting native ecosystems and limiting the spread of non-native plants across the island.
Rescue crews responded shortly before 11:50 a.m., with Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 arriving on scene. First responders located the injured worker about two miles into the trail, where she was evaluated and prepared for transport.
Due to the location, crews used a short-haul rescue method to airlift the individual to the first crossing of Loop Road (Keahua Arboretum). She was then transferred to personnel from Kealia Fire Station and American Medical Response, who transported her to a local hospital for further assessment.
No additional details on her condition have been released.
The incident is a reminder that even relatively accessible trails like Kuilau can present challenges, particularly for those working in remote areas.
