Los Angeles, CA – A late-night rescue unfolded in San Pedro Thursday when Los Angeles firefighters responded to reports of a cliff fall at Point Fermin around 11:07 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Fire officials said crews located an approximately 25-year-old man who had fallen an estimated 60 to 100 feet down the rocky bluff. The individual sustained serious injuries from the fall.
According to LAFD, firefighters coordinated a hoist operation with Air Operations to reach the patient and lift him to safety. The man was then transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
The circumstances leading to the fall remain under investigation, and no additional details about the victim’s identity were released as of early Friday morning.
Point Fermin, located along the coastal cliffs of San Pedro, is a popular scenic area that has seen previous rescue calls involving falls and cliffside incidents.
Residents in the area reported seeing emergency helicopters and flashing lights near the park late into the night as crews completed the challenging operation.
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