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Fox News
16-06-2025
- Fox News
American tourist falls 30 feet off cliffside trail in vacation hot spot
A tourist is lucky to be alive after plunging nearly 30 feet off a cliff and toward an erupting volcano while visiting a popular Hawaiian hot spot last week. In an attempt to get a better view of the Kīlauea volcanic eruption, the 30-year-old man from Boston wandered from the park's Byron Ledge Trail, but "got too close to the sheer cliff edge" on Wednesday, according to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Luckily, a tree broke the man's fall, saving him from plunging "another hundred feet or so to the caldera floor, which could have resulted in his death." Search and rescue teams that were already in the area to manage traffic began searching for the man at approximately 9 p.m., after receiving reports that an individual had plunged 30 feet below the cliff. The man – who was not carrying a flashlight or headlamp – was pulled to safety in a high-angle rescue by officials rappelling down the cliff and only suffered minor facial injuries, according to the park. The volcano is considered one of the world's most active and on the day of the accident, was erupting with lava fountains of more than 1,000 feet, according to the National Park Service. Kīlauea began its latest activity in December 2024, "with eruptions separated by pauses lasting several days or more," Hawaii's National Park Service said. The incident comes after the park previously warned visitors to remain vigilant after a small child nearly plummeted into the active volcano just days after it began erupting. "A toddler wandered off from his family and in a split second, ran straight toward the 400-foot cliff edge," the park said in a press release. "His mother, screaming, managed to grab him in the nick of time just a foot or so away from a fatal fall. Disaster was averted, and the shaken family departed." In addition to spewing hot lava, the volcano can also emit toxic gasses and "glassy volcanic particulates," called tephra, making close encounters with the natural phenomenon highly dangerous. "The hazards that coincide with an eruption are dangerous, and we have safety measures in place including closed areas, barriers, closure signs, and traffic management," Park Superintendent Rhonda Loh previously said in a statement. "Your safety is our utmost concern, but we rely on everyone to recreate responsibility. National parks showcase nature's splendor but they are not playgrounds." The National Park Service did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Visitor from Boston falls off cliff near Kīlauea
HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — A visitor at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park was rescued by first responders after falling 30 feet off of a cliff when they ventured off the Byron Ledge Trail on the night of June 11. The visitor, a 30-year-old man from Boston, sustained minor facial injuries. National Park Service officials said the man wanted to get a closer look at the Kīlauea eruption, got too close to the cliff's edge and fell at around 9 p.m. Officials said he did not have a flashlight or headlamp. Pele continues to dazzle with eight hour volcanic episode Search and rescue teams were already in the area, as they were managing traffic, responded quickly and were able to perform a high-angle rescue, hoisting the man to safety. Thankfully, a tree had broken the visitor's fall and saved him from falling an additional hundred feet, which could have been to the NPS, there are multiple ways to stay safe at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, as well as parks across the country. The service said to: Stay on marked trails and overlooks. Avoid earth cracks and cliff edges. They are often unstable or hidden. Do not climb over rock walls, railings or safety barriers. Keep an eye on your entire party, especially keiki. Carry a flashlight or wear a headlamp at night, along with sturdy footwear. Kīlauea has been erupting since December 2024; and while the stunning volcanic performance is a must-see, park officials remind the public that there are many hazards that come with the beauty. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Kīlauea shows signs of new eruption
Kīlauea is stirring again. Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say signs of a new eruption episode began early Tuesday morning inside Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Kilauea eruption paused, but likely to begin again Around 5:54 a.m. HST, lava overflowed from the volcano's north vent cone and started spreading across the crater floor. What began as scattered spattering overnight became more continuous in the early morning hours, officials said. The next full eruption episode is expected to begin sometime between Wednesday and Thursday, though scientists caution that high lava fountains could erupt as early as types of eruptions have become somewhat predictable in recent months. Since December 2024, Halemaʻumaʻu has seen a series of lava fountaining episodes, typically lasting less than a day and followed by multi-day pauses. So far, all volcanic activity remains confined within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The volcano's alert level remains at Watch, and the aviation color code is Orange. Officials say they'll issue another alert once sustained lava fountains signal the official start of Episode 25. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Live video streams and updates can be found on the U.S. Geological Survey's website and YouTube channel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brand-new summer beer dinner series brewing at Hilton Hawaiian Village
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hilton Hawaiian Village is kicking off summer with a new Summer Beer Dinner Series, starting June 11. Episode 24 of Kīlauea ends Chef Joseph 'JJ' Reinhart, executive sous chef at the resort, said the series is all about great food, local beer and celebrating the season in Waikīkī.The first dinner will feature a creative spin on German cuisine with island-inspired flavors. The menu includes swordfish schnitzel, house-made bratwurst and an entrée finished with a Kona coffee sauce. Each course will be paired with beers from Kona Brewing Co. Future dinners will highlight different local breweries, with custom menus designed to match the brews, according to Reinhart. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. For more information or to make a reservation, visit or call 808-941-5828. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Kīlauea could put on another spectacular show soon
VOLCANO, Hawaii (KHON2) — Kīlauea could put on another spectacular show in the coming days. On May 25, episode 23 left witnesses in awe as lava fountains reached 1,150 feet, which is the highest fountaining since the eruption began in December 2024. 'As soon as episode 23 ended, the activity we saw on the surface stopped but immediately pressure started building up again underneath the ground,' explained Dr. David Phillips, USGS Hawaiian Volcano observatory deputy scientist in charge. He said they use tilt meters and GPS to measure the shape of the ground. 'And we can see the inflation happening right now and that's telling us that the pressure is building up again,' he continued. 'It's the same pattern we've seen before, all previous 23 episodes, so that tells us that yes a 24th episode is coming very soon.' And he says it's likely to begin in the next one to five days. 'It's a higher probability that's when it will start, but it's not guaranteed,' Phillips said. Kīlauea began erupting back on Dec. 23, and has had periodic fountaining episodes ever since. He said the last time there were similar fountaining eruptions like this in the east rift zone was in 1983 at the beginning of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō eruption. 'The last time we had fountains like this at Kīlauea summit was actually back in 1959,' he added. He said that eruption lasted one month and fountains were almost 2,000 feet tall. Experts are not sure if the upcoming episode will mirror Sunday's episode. Phillips said it's just like watching your favorite TV show. 'Just like you never know what's coming next on your favorite episode on TV, we may get something similar, it may be higher, lower we'll find out when episode 24 arrives,' he said. Overnight, USGS reported intermittent glow with occasional spatter in both vents and says strands of volcanic glass also known as Pele's hair are present through the summit area of the park and nearby communities. 'It's nice to look at, but it can be very dangerous because it's shards of glass and it can cut you, don't ingest it, and don't rub it if it gets on your car,' he continued. He said all activity is currently at the summit, and he says any episode could be the last so if you're interested in seeing it, make sure you check out the park in the coming days. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
