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Lost Kona hikers on Pu‘u O‘o trail find their way out

MEDIA RELEASE

Fire/rescue units responded to a 12:46 p.m. alarm Friday (Nov 27) for three missing hikers in the Kahaualea Natural Area Reserve in Volcano. Three Kailua-Kona men, 50, 58 and 64 years-old, were lost in a heavily forested area.

The men started a midmorning hike when it was bright and clear then conditions changed two miles into their hike with cold misty rain and fog making for poor visibility. The hikers were disoriented in the rain forest of large Hapu ferns and old growth Ohia trees and called 911.

Ground crews entered the trail, which leads to the Pu‘u O‘o volcanic vent, while Chopper One performed an aerial search. The hikers later found the main trail and were met by the ground search team hiking in. All men were reported to be in good health with no injuries reported.

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