Dramatic Cliff Rescue in Point Reyes National Seashore Saves Stranded Hikers
A high-stakes cliff rescue operation unfolded on Sunday evening in Northern California's rugged coastline, as emergency crews and police worked together to save two stranded hikers from a treacherous rock formation. The dramatic rescue came just south of Pelican Lake, on the Point Reyes National Seashore coast.
According to officials, the Marin County Fire Department issued an alert at approximately 7 p.m., requesting assistance from California Highway Patrol (CHP) H-30, the National Park Service, and the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Upon arrival, CHP deployed a paramedic who used a skid landing technique to establish contact with the stranded hikers.
The crew then conducted another skid landing along the cliff and carefully loaded both female hikers onto the helicopter for transport. The aircraft, part of an awaiting ground ambulance, flew the rescued hikers to safety, where they would receive medical attention.
Despite the harrowing rescue, officials have yet to release any updates on the condition of the two hikers, leaving their families and loved ones anxiously waiting for news.
A high-stakes cliff rescue operation unfolded on Sunday evening in Northern California's rugged coastline, as emergency crews and police worked together to save two stranded hikers from a treacherous rock formation. The dramatic rescue came just south of Pelican Lake, on the Point Reyes National Seashore coast.
According to officials, the Marin County Fire Department issued an alert at approximately 7 p.m., requesting assistance from California Highway Patrol (CHP) H-30, the National Park Service, and the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Upon arrival, CHP deployed a paramedic who used a skid landing technique to establish contact with the stranded hikers.
The crew then conducted another skid landing along the cliff and carefully loaded both female hikers onto the helicopter for transport. The aircraft, part of an awaiting ground ambulance, flew the rescued hikers to safety, where they would receive medical attention.
Despite the harrowing rescue, officials have yet to release any updates on the condition of the two hikers, leaving their families and loved ones anxiously waiting for news.
. i'm so glad the medical team got to them ASAP those ppl were lucky to have made it out alive 
. fams of those hikers must be going crazy waiting 4 updates tho fingers crossed they pull through 
. I mean, what's with the paramedic doing a skid landing technique just to get in touch with the stranded hikers? That sounds like some kind of stunt to me 
. And what about the helicopter flying away from the scene right after? Was it even necessary to have it wait around for an ambulance on the ground? It's all so suspicious... 
just heard about this cliff rescue in Point Reyes National Seashore 
and I'm still shakin' my head 
just to get in touch with them... talk about nerve wracking 
️ at night with no phone signal? 
it's a wonder they didn't lose hope 
or worse! thankfully, the crew was able to respond quickly and get them out alive 
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either way, my thoughts and prayers (or should i say, thumbs up?) for the rescued hikers 
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The speed and skill of the rescue team is truly incredible - they're literally angels in uniform. 
. And poor families of the stranded hikers, still waiting for updates on their loved ones' condition 
. I hope they're all okay and getting the best medical care possible 
! I can only imagine how terrifying it must've been for them, stuck in such a precarious situation. It's amazing the emergency responders were able to stay calm and work together to get them out safely 
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Also, I'm not buying the whole 'it was just a skid landing technique' thing... sounds like something out of a Hollywood movie 
