Santa Cruz Kite Surfer Rescued After Writing “HELP” in Sand
DAVENPORT, Calif. –
A kite surfer was rescued on Sunday after he spelled out HELP within the sand with rocks, which triggered a profitable CalFire helicopter extraction.
The state fireplace company shared video of the rescue on social media, together with the rock formation that saved the kite surfer’s life off a seashore south of Davenport in Santa Cruz County.
A pilot in a non-public helicopter noticed the SOS plea, who then alerted Cal Fireplace, Santa Cruz Fireplace, and California State Parks crews.
CalFire’s video demonstrated that the chopper crew used an extended line to securely elevate the stranded surfer from the seashore to the cliffside above.
The period of the kite surfer’s stranded time on the seashore earlier than the profitable rescue stays unknown.
In response to Cal Fireplace, the kite surfer didn’t require any medical consideration however wanted to be hoisted off the secluded seashore.