HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) – A hiker and her canine have been rescued from an off-limits Kaneohe path Monday night.
According to the Honolulu Fire Department, rescuers obtained a 911 name round 5:30 p.m. for a canine that fell off from the Haiku Stairs, often known as the Stairway to Heaven climbing path.
First responders started their search efforts on the bottom and air with a rescue helicopter.
Officials mentioned it was reported {that a} 55-pound canine was climbing with its feminine handler earlier than the animal fell about 50 ft.
The canine’s handler descended off the path and stayed at her canine’s facet till assist arrived.
Thanks to the hiker’s cellphone, rescuers mentioned they have been capable of observe her location.
Crews discovered the hiker and animal close to a waterfall. They first secured the canine in a harness and airlifted them each to security by about 6:30 p.m.
First responders didn’t instantly launch the situation of the canine however mentioned no severe accidents have been reported within the rescue.
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