VICTIM RESCUED AFTER 7-HOUR TECHNICAL CLIFF RESCUE AT DEAD MAN’S POINT SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Fire Department has completed a 7-hour technical cliff rescue at Dead Man’s Point in Land’s End, Presidio. As a United States Coast Guard helicopter arrived, dense fog returned, making air rescue unsafe. With the cliff perch becoming increasingly unstable, SFFD rescue technicians developed a controlled plan with the victim in mind. The victim slid down the cliff face in a controlled descent and landed on the shoreline sustaining minor injuries. SFFD rescue swimmers were staged in the water and immediately assisted the adult victim through heavy surf to a waiting SFFD rescue boat. Rescue swimmer Paramedics evaluated and treated the victim who was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. One SFFD rescue swimmer sustained minor, non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the emergency room. The firefighter is expected to make a full recovery. This rescue was conducted in extreme terrain and severe weather. Crews faced: - Steep cliffside terrain with loose, unstable rock - Unstable cliffside/perch that deteriorated during the operation, creating a fall hazard for the victim and rescuers - Dense fog and changing weather that reduced visibility to near zero and repeatedly grounded air operations - Heavy brush limiting access and anchor points - Challenging surf conditions on the shoreline during extraction SFFD thanks all partner agencies for their support during this complex incident: San Francisco Police Department drone unit, United States Park Police, United States Coast Guard, and all collaborating agencies.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Fire Department continues the technical rescue operation at Dead Man’s Point in Land’s End, Presidio. Firefighters on the cliff face are dealing with multiple challenges. The rock face is becoming unstable and the perch where the victim is located is deteriorating. There is increased risk of the victim falling if the perch gives way. Due to improved conditions, a United States Coast Guard rescue helicopter is now en route. Dense fog has lifted enough to allow air operations at the location. This remains a high-risk technical rescue. SFFD crews continue working to stabilize the victim’s location and complete the extraction safely. Updates will be provided as the rescue progresses.

UPDATE SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Fire Department continues the technical rescue operation at Dead Man’s Point in the Presidio. Two separate rescue groups are working on rope systems down the cliffside. Crews are establishing and securing anchor points on the hillside to ensure safety for both rescuers and the victim during extraction. Due to dense fog and weather conditions, SFFD is evaluating additional resources including a fireboat. However, current visibility is limiting operational options. Firefighters remain in constant communication with the victim. The victim’s condition is currently reported as unstable. SFFD will provide updates as the rescue progresses.

UPDATE SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Rescue technicians from the San Francisco Fire Department are currently on the cliffside at Dead Man’s Point in the Presidio. The crews are installing anchor points along the cliff face to secure the rescuers and prepare for the safe extraction of the victim. This is an extensive technical rescue operation. The conditions on-site include low light, poor visibility, dense fog, heavy brush, and steep terrain. The SFFD is maintaining constant communication with the hiker, who remains in good spirits. Firefighters are working methodically to ensure the safety of both the rescue team and the victim during the extraction. Updates will be provided as the rescue progresses.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Fire Department rescue technicians have identified the exact location of the hiker requiring rescue at Dead Man’s Point in the Presidio. Crews are currently setting up two separate rope rescue systems to safely access the victim’s location. Firefighters have confirmed the individual is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. This remains a technical rescue in hazardous conditions. The area is heavily brushed with steep cliff terrain and very dense fog. SFFD firefighters are working cautiously but swiftly to complete the rescue. Updates will be provided as the operation progresses.

SFFD CONDUCTING CLIFF RESCUE OPERATION AT LAND’S END SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Fire Department crews are currently on scene at Land’s End in the Presidio, responding to a report of an individual injured off the cliffside. Due to terrain and weather conditions, rescuers do not have visual confirmation of the individual at this time. San Francisco Emergency Management 911 dispatchers have maintained constant communication with the individual and are directing fire crews to the location. SFFD is also using cell phone triangulation technology to pinpoint the exact position. The individual has reported injuries. The extent of those injuries is unknown at this time. SFFD technical rescue teams are assessing and preparing a rope rescue system to safely lower rescuers down the cliffside. Updates will be provided as the operation progresses.

SFFD CONDUCTING CLIFF RESCUE OPERATION AT LAND’S END SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Fire Department crews are currently on scene at Land’s End in the Presidio, responding to a report of an individual injured off the cliffside. Due to terrain and weather conditions, rescuers do not have visual confirmation of the individual at this time. San Francisco Emergency Management 911 dispatchers have maintained constant communication with the individual and are directing fire crews to the location. SFFD is also using cell phone triangulation technology to pinpoint the exact position. The individual has reported injuries. The extent of those injuries is unknown at this time. SFFD technical rescue teams are assessing and preparing a rope rescue system to safely lower rescuers down the cliffside. Updates will be provided as the operation progresses.