Goat stuck on Pupukea cliff for weeks now back on steady ground

PUPUKEA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A goat that got stuck on a mountainside ledge in Pupukea finally has its hooves back on steady ground.

Nearby residents say the animal had been stranded on a cliff near the Ehukai Pillbox Trail for two weeks, raising concerns about its safety.

On Tuesday, a group of good Samaritans rappelled down the cliff and chopped through some trees and branches to clear a pathway to the ledge.

It was already dark outside by the time they attempted to reach the goat, prompting the group to leave for the night.

The Honolulu Fire Department said a single unit observed the wild goat while conducting a pre-plan in the Ehukai Pill Box area.

As a preventive measure, HFD personnel decided to conduct an assessment of the goat’s situation. Utilizing rope rescue equipment, personnel gained a vantage point that allowed them to observe the goat.

Fire officials said the goat did not appear to be in distress and had a route to navigate off of the ledge to higher ground. In addition, a small cave located adjacent to the ledge was identified as its possible home.

After determining that the goat was fine, HFD personnel resumed their pre-plan of the area. Once complete, all HFD personnel were accounted for with no injuries.

On Wednesday morning, the goat was finally able to make its way off the ledge on its own.

This is the second instance of a stranded goat on Oahu in recent years.

In 2024, hikers saved a baby goat that was stuck on a cliff in Waianae.

Previous coverage: Pupukea residents worried after goat sits stranded on a cliff for nearly two weeks