A hiker was rescued on Friendship Backyard Path in Kaneohe as we speak after getting misplaced for about three hours.

The Honolulu Fireplace Division obtained a 911 name to rescue the 57-year-old man at 2:32 p.m. The hiker was not injured.

5 rescue items staffed with 16 personnel responded to organize an air rescue from the YWCA Kokokahi facility touchdown zone after HFD obtained extra info from the person.

The hiker was alone on the Friendship Backyard Path when he obtained misplaced. He was climbing for about three hours earlier than an emergency name was made.

An HFD aerial search group made visible contact with the person at 3:16 p.m. close to Kapaa Quarry. A rescue specialist made contact with the person to substantiate he was not injured, then HFD’s Air 1 airlifted each to the touchdown zone at 3:25 p.m.

The Honolulu Fireplace Division advises hikers to deliver their cell telephones and to pack a back-up battery that, “is usually a lifesaver.” The division additionally desires those that are in search of assist to remain put to make it simpler for rescue personnel to find them and reduce the possibilities of getting right into a extra harmful scenario.