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Vehicle Plunges 500ft Off Cliff in Santa Cruz
19 May
Summary
- A vehicle fell approximately 400 to 500 feet off a cliff.
- Lifeguards swam to the victim and administered CPR.
- A helicopter rescue transported the critically injured patient.
In Santa Cruz County, a vehicle plummeted an estimated 400 to 500 feet down a cliff on Monday. The incident occurred north of the Scott Creek Bridge, near Greyhound Rock Beach.
Multiple emergency agencies converged on the scene. California State Parks lifeguards swam from Greyhound State Beach to reach the vehicle. They located one victim and initiated CPR.
A Cal Fire helicopter crew then lowered a hoist basket to the beach. The critically injured patient was successfully hoisted and transported via ambulance.
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