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Woman Rescued After Cliffside Vehicle Plunge
30 Jan
Summary
- Woman airlifted by helicopter after vehicle fell 100-150 feet.
- Rescue involved complex coordination between air and ground crews.
- Victim transported to trauma center in serious but stable condition.
A dramatic rescue operation unfolded in Studio City, California, on Wednesday, when a woman's vehicle went over a cliff. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported that the car fell approximately 100 to 150 feet down a steep slope.
LAFD air and ground crews executed a complex extraction, successfully hoisting the 30-year-old woman into a rescue helicopter. She was then transported directly to a local trauma center. The fire department confirmed she was in serious but stable condition following the ordeal.
Specialists from LAFD's Heavy Rescue team were later deployed to remove the damaged vehicle from the precarious cliffside location. The successful operation highlighted careful coordination between various rescue units to ensure a swift and safe outcome for the patient.
