CalFire Rescues Woman That Fell Off Cliff
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 4-5-25 5:56 PM
LOCATION: 5901 Cabrillo Highway
AREA/CITY: San Mateo County Coast
DETAILS:
- Just before 6 PM, first responders responded to the area of Devils Slide for a reported cliff rescue.
- Due to difficult access, a CalFire helicopter was requested to assist in the rescue.
- Just after 7:00 PM, the helicopter arrived, deployed a hoist rescue technician, and began a rescue operation.
- Firefighters retrieved and transferred the victim to an ambulance, where she was treated and transported.
- Witnesses reported that the victim fell approximately 100 feet before landing on a ledge.
- The victim appeared to be conscious and breathing
- The operation concluded at around 7:45 PM
- The victim only sustained minor injuries.
HANDLING AGENCIES: Calfire, Coastside Fire, San Mateo County Sheriff
SOT(s): N/A