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Posted: Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 9:02 AM HST

Two rescued from Volcano Forest

By Ken Hupp - 67AM KPUA News

Two hikers, who got lost in the Ola`a Forest Reserve were rescued Monday afternoon by a county helicopter. The 48-year old man and 33-year old woman say they got lost when they wandered off the trail while searching for maile. Fire officials say the pair was located by the chopper, which transported them to safety near the Volcano transfer station. Neither required medical attention.