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Public health
fromSFGATE
19 hours ago

Hiker rescued from famous Hawaii trail due to spider bite infection

A 57-year-old Kauai resident was rescued from the Kalalau Trail after becoming incapacitated from a rapidly worsening infection from an apparent spider bite.
Travel
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Rescues are rising on one of Hawaii's most dangerous trails

Rescues along Kauai's Kalalau Trail have increased as many unprepared hikers suffer injuries, heat-related illnesses, exhaustion, and require frequent helicopter extractions.
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