A kite surfer stranded on a California beach used rocks to spell “HELP,” leading to his rescue Sunday, officials said.
A private helicopter spotted the man on a beach south of Davenport Landing and called for what the rock sign asked for: help.
A video of the rescue was posted on social media by the San Mateo and Santa Cruz Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The clip showed that the beach was at the foot of a long, steep cliff.
Video shows a CAL Fire helicopter dispatching a first responder to the kitesurfer, who is strapped in before lifting them both over the cliff and back to safety. The “HELP” sign could be seen along the coast.
It is not clear how long the unknown kite surfer was stranded on the beach before he was rescued. He did not require medical attention, according to CAL Fire.
CAL Fire, the Santa Cruz County Fire Department and California State Parks worked together to rescue the kitesurfer.
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