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Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman cited for entering Sacred Falls trail; husband hospitalized
State conservation officers have cited a 67-year-old California woman for hiking on the closed Sacred Falls Trail last Sunday. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said the woman and her husband, who were visiting, from the park last Sunday after the man fell off the trail and was seriously injured. He remains hospitalized, DLNR said. The Honolulu Fire Department airlifted both, described as in their 60s, from the trail Sunday afternoon, saying they had been injured after hiking for about 15 minutes. DLNR said their names will not be released to protect their privacy. Officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources interviewed the woman, who told them they were staying at a property close to Sacred Falls and had decided to follow a streambed to explore the area, which led them to the Sacred Falls Trail. 'After more than 25 years, countless news stories, and thousands of social media posts, ' said DLNR in a news release, 'some people have not heard the message that Sacred Falls State Park was closed, after a 1999 rockfall that killed eight people and injured 30 others.' Don 't miss out on what 's happening ! Stay in touch with breaking news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It 's FREE ! Email 28141 Sign Up By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser 's and Google 's and. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. Signs are posted at the locked gates, as well as beyond them, asking potential violators to consider the danger not only to themselves but to first responders. DOCARE issued the woman a 'Civil Resources Violation System ' citation for a violation of closed areas under state parks rules, which carries an administrative, non-criminal penalty of $1, 000. 'It's unfortunate this man was hurt so badly, though the incident could have been avoided had the couple known about the dangers of Sacred Falls and the reason it was closed more than 25 years ago, ' said DOCARE Chief Jason Redulla in a news release. 'In addition to rock falls and eroding trails, first responders like the Honolulu Fire Department and Emergency Services put their lives at risk when they have to rescue people from the closed park.' 28 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Visiting California woman cited for entering Sacred Falls State Park
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A California woman has been cited for entering Sacred Falls State Park, which was closed after a rockfall that killed eight people and injured dozens in woman and her husband were rescued from the park on the afternoon of Feb. 9, after the man fell off the trail and was seriously injured. Currently, he is still in the hospital. DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources officers interviewed the woman, 67, who told them that she was staying at a property close to Sacred Falls. According to DLNR, the woman said that they decided to follow a streambed to explore the Sacred Falls area, leading them to the trail. As a result the woman was issued a Civil Resources Violation System citation for violating administrative rules of the DLNR Division of State Parks. The citation carries an administrative, non-criminal penalty of $1,000. 'It's unfortunate this man was hurt so badly, though the incident could have been avoided had the couple known about the dangers of Sacred Falls and the reason it was closed more than 25 years ago,' said Division of Conservation and Resources Chief Jason Redulla. 'In addition to rock falls and eroding trails, first responders like the Honolulu Fire Department and Emergency Services put their lives at risk when they have to rescue people from the closed park.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
