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Hawaii police dog finds missing 70-year-old hiker, second rescue in 2 months

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Hawaii police dog finds missing 70-year-old hiker, second rescue in 2 months
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A 70-year-old hiker was rescued in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by a police dog named Trina after being missing for over 24 hours. The hiker was found suffering from dehydration and exposure but is now receiving medical care.

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This story highlights the effectiveness of K-9 units in search and rescue operations within challenging wilderness environments.

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A 70-year-old man who went missing while hiking in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was found by a three-year-old police Labrador named Trina on Monday. According to the Hawaii Police Department, authorities began searching for David Arai after he had not been seen for more than 24 hours. The dog eventually tracked him down about two miles from his rental vehicle, marking her second successful rescue in two months.Arai, who lives on Oahu, was familiar with the national park and frequently explored its trails. His son, Kaohe, told local television station KHON2 that his father often went hiking alone. This time, however, his absence led to a search involving police officers, national park personnel and a helicopter.By the time Trina found him at around 7.30 pm, the search had been under way for more than seven hours. Arai was lying slightly away from the trail, among bushes.

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