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Visitor rescued in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after falling off cliff in the dark

June 13, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

First responders prepare to rappel down a cliff to rescue someone — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park first responders rescued a male visitor who fell 30 feet from a steep cliff after venturing off Byron Ledge Trail Wednesday night, June 11.

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