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Posted at 4:03 p.m., Sunday, October 8, 2006

Hiker rescued

Advertiser Staff

Fire rescue specialists located a missing hiker off the Manana Trail in Pacific Palisades and brought him out safely this afternoon.

An engine company from Waiau, Rescue 2 and the Honolulu Fire Department helicopter were involved in the rescue effort. HFD spokesman Capt. Gary Lum said the man became separated from a group of six hikers. The search started at 2:54 p.m. and the man was airlifted out about an hour later. No serious injuries were reported.