"Rescue crews were called to a cliff rescue just before 11 a.m. on Sunday, Juliette said. The person was on Empire Grade, a scenic, windy road that leads into the ridge of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is a well-known spot for strenuous bike rides. Cal Fire did not disclose if the person was hiking or biking up the road."
"When crews from Cal Fire, the Santa Cruz Fire Department, Santa Cruz Police Department and California State Parks eventually found the person, they were injured, Juliette said. Rescuers used a rope rescue system and hoisted the person out of the terrain with a stokes basket, Juliette said. (A stokes basket is a stretcher made of metal wire or plastic and designed to keep the rescuee stable.)"
A person was found 50 feet down an embankment near UC Santa Cruz and rescued after a cliff rescue just before 11 a.m. on Sunday. The incident occurred on Empire Grade, a scenic, windy road leading into the Santa Cruz Mountains and popular for strenuous bike rides. It is unknown whether the person was hiking or biking or who called the rescue. Multiple agencies responded, including Cal Fire, Santa Cruz Fire Department, Santa Cruz Police Department and California State Parks. Rescuers used a rope rescue system and a stokes basket to hoist the injured person out. A CALSTAR medical helicopter landed nearby and the person was transported to a local hospital.
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