Man With Broken Leg Rescued From Mauna Kea Summit

[hilodiver]

I think they meant 10 minutes, not 10 feet! Altitude is a huge factor up there, especially when you don't have time to acclimatise. The terrain off the trail is very rocky and there are huge ravines. This kind of incident happens several times a year. Unfortunately, the rescue helicopters don't have enough lift at that altitude. Best to be safe and stay on the trails!

Aloha!