3 People Stranded On Point Reyes National Seashore Cliff
POINT REYES (CBS SF) -- A search and rescue team deployed to the Point Reyes National Seashore for a cliff rescue of three people Monday night, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies announced via Twitter at 8:55 p.m. that personnel were en route to the scene to assist firefighters with three victims who were stuck on rocky cliffs.
The search and rescue team is assisting Bolinas and Marin County emergency crews.
CHP helo has dropped one officer on beach with 1 of 3 victims to provide aid as helo heads back to airport for fuel. pic.twitter.com/c9sV269FK9
— Marin County Sheriff (@MarinSheriff) March 29, 2016
The three people are apparently stranded near the Palomarin Trail, a popular hiking trail that connects visitors to Alamere Falls, just north of Bolinas.
Victims in Pt Reyes cliff rescue said to be approx 100ft down 200ft cliff. Location is remote and rescue personnel still hiking to scene.
— Marin County Sheriff (@MarinSheriff) March 29, 2016