On February 10, 2021 at 8:37 a.m. the HFD resumed the search for the missing hiker at the Ma’ili Pill Box Trail. 7 units and Air 3 with 21 personnel were dispatched to Kaukama Rd. in Ma’ili. HFD personnel did an aerial and ground search of the area with assistance by personnel from the Honolulu Police Department (HPD).
HFD personnel located, packaged and extracted the body of a 30 year-old female at 10:50 a.m. She was found at the base of the mountain on the Makai side opposite of the Kaukama trail entrance. The body and scene were transferred to EMS and HPD.
The HFD would like to remind the public of these safety tips for hiking.
- Always hike with a friend
- Create an itinerary and leave it with someone not going on the hike
- Always have a plan in case of emergencies
- Prepare for weather. (Rainy and windy weather are not times you should be hiking)
- Pack essentials: First aid kit, fully charged cell phone, sun protection, water, snacks
- Use proper hiking boots with socks. Wear bright clothing
- Stay on the trail
See previous media release: HFD searches for overdue hiker in Ma’ili.
