We're learning new details about a dramatic cliff rescue in Daly City where a CHP chopper crew rescued a man clinging to a ledge Thursday afternoon in windy conditions.
DALY CITY, Calif. -- ABC7 News is learning new details about a dramatic cliff rescue in Daly City where a California Highway Patrol chopper crew rescued a man clinging to a ledge Thursday afternoon in windy conditions.
It was a jaw-dropping moment when a CHP chopper crew rescued the man near Mussel Rock Beach but reaching him wasn't easy. "We had to do a short search, we weren't sure where he was on the cliff we couldn't see him," said Pilot Brent Marker.Crews rescue person from side of cliff at Thornton State Beach in Daly CitySKY7 captured the unfolding drama as the CHP flight crew got ready to rescue the man who had fallen from the top but weather conditions were working against this mission.Flight officer and Paramedic David Arias, was lowered from the chopper on a tether, he recorded the entire rescue with a GoPro on his helmet. At first, the man is seen grabbing onto Officer Aria's legs."He grabbed onto me, dangerous thing he did, if I swung away from him, potentially he'd fallen off the cliff," said Arias."I told him to stay put on the cliff, he was able to get into harness and help me out," said Arias.Video shows firefighters rescue dog from cliff at SF's Fort FunstonThe man was taken to the hospital as a precaution but not before thanking this Napa-based flight CHP flight crew for their help.If you're on the ABC7 News app,
Please follow us on Google to support us United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Memorial City Mall area to be transformed with 27-acre mixed-use destinationThis week MetroNational unveiled plans for a new 27-acre mixed-use town center west of...
Read more »
Masked Singer tour headed to Salt Lake CityGet ready to unmask the craziness this summer when the Masked Singer tour hits Salt Lake City.
Read more »
City Blamed After Break-Ins at Future Housing for People Exiting HomelessnessCity officials are responding after the former Candlewood Suites hotel, purchased by the city as future supportive housing for people exiting homelessness, was broken into and vandalized.
Read more »
Jacksonville City Council will vote on reimbursing city employees' travel for abortionsThe reimbursements would be for travel expenses to obtain medication, procedures or operations that can include the employee's 'right to plan a family, terminate a pregnancy, obtain contraceptives, and gain access to reproductive health services.'
Read more »