Overview

• A 30-year-old Boston man slipped off a 30-foot cliff near the Byron Ledge Trail on June 11 while trying to view Kīlauea’s eruption at around 9 p.m.
• He did not have a flashlight or headlamp, which contributed to his misstep on unstable ground after dark.
• A roadside tree broke his fall and likely prevented a further drop of more than 100 feet.
• Park search and rescue teams already managing traffic in the area executed a high-angle rescue to hoist him to safety.
• Officials said he suffered only minor facial injuries and reminded visitors to stay on marked trails and carry proper lighting after dark.