A 27-year-old local woman who died while hiking Friday slipped and fell about 500 feet near a place called The Puka, one of the most popular spots for photos along the Makapuu Tom-Tom Trail, according to police.
Makapuu Hiker Dies After Falling 500 Feet From Trail
Leila Fujimori, Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Fri, 04/17/2015 - 3:44pm
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