On February 8, 2025, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 1:03 p.m. and responded to three hikers on the Crouching Lion Trail in Ka‘a‘awa with six units staffed with 19 personnel. The first unit arrived on scene at 1:16 p.m., established command, and ascended the trail on foot. A second company secured a landing zone to assist with air operations.

It was reported that two males and one female had been hiking for approximately six hours when they found themselves unable to locate the trailhead. Air 1 was able to make visual contact and insert a rescuer, who performed a medical assessment and confirmed that none of the hikers had any injuries. All three hikers were safely airlifted to Swanzy Beach Park at 2:08 p.m., where they declined medical attention.