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Video: Firefighter saves stranded hikers in Hawaii

The firefighter was able to get help for the more than 50 people stranded in worsening weather conditions

By Russ Bowen
KBOI2

SEATTLE — A Seattle firefighter had a harrowing day on a Hawaiian trail when he and his daughter were caught in torrential rains and became stranded on the Island of Kauai.

The dream vacation quickly turned into a nightmare, but firefighter Joaquin Hubbard proved he’s the right guy to have around when things go wrong.

“They asked if we wanted to go on a hike with them and it sounded great. You know, it was a beautiful day,” Hubbard said. “It was a bit windy, but it was sunny, really nice big waves on the coast and humpback whales.”

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