"The woman realized the current was too strong and swam up to the rocks, then climbed up the cliff. She climbed high up on the cliff face in windy conditions and eventually got stuck."
"A rescuer was lowered to the woman using a rope system. Video footage shows the barefoot woman climbing back up to the top of the cliff during the rescue."
"Elias said that climbing the cliff is tough, and waters can be fierce, so visitors should be cautious when in the area."
"If you're unfamiliar with the area, don't swim in here. You gotta be a strong swimmer. The water is cold... You can get slammed up against the rocks from the waves."
A tourist visiting from Europe was rescued from a cliff at San Francisco's Ocean Beach after swimming at Kelly's Cove. The woman encountered strong currents and climbed the cliff but became stuck. Authorities were alerted, and first responders arrived to assist. A rescuer was lowered to her using a rope system, and the rescue was completed without injury. Officials warned that the area can be dangerous for swimmers, advising caution due to cold water temperatures and strong waves.
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