Yesterday, a distress call brought the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) and CHP Golden Gate Division to a dramatic cliffside rescue above Baker Beach. The SFFD received a 911 call shortly before 1:00 PM about a person in peril. Cliff Rescue Unit 14 responded, and assistance was swiftly provided by the CHP's H-30 helicopter and their air operations team, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
Shortly before 1:00 PM a 911 call was received by the SFFD for a person stuck on a cliff yelling for help above Baker Beach. SFFD units including Cliff Rescue 14 arrived along with assistance from @CHP_GoldenGate air operations who were able to locate and capture the victim to… pic.twitter.com/UDPreNnjbV
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) November 17, 2024
With precise coordination, the rescue teams located the individual struggling to maintain their grip on the edge. The CHP's Helicopter Rescue Technician (HRT) was lowered to reach the victim, describing the scene as a testament to the team's joint effort. As detailed in a Facebook post by the CHP Golden Gate Division, the person was then safely hoisted down to the beach, avoiding what could have been a much graver outcome.
As the San Francisco Fire Department highlighted, the operation was a "job well done by all," underscoring the value of well-trained rescue personnel in the community.
