Video: Man clinging to cliff rescued in Marin County

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Man clinging to cliff rescued by helicopter in Marin County

A man clinging to a cliff in Marin County was rescued by helicopter on Sunday. Dramatic video shows a Sonoma County helicopter crew rescuing the man. Marin County officials called officials in Sonoma County to call for help in the rescue effort. The man had fallen 50-feet down from a trail in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A man was rescued Sunday night after falling from a cliff in Marin County.

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office responded to Battery Alexander Trailhead in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area following a report of a person who had fallen down a cliff. The Southern Marin Fire District requested the sheriff's office's chopper, Henry-1.

The victim was discovered about 50 to 60 feet down from the trail, clinging to the gravel rock face, the sheriff's office said.

Henry-1 landed nearby, and the helicopter was configured for a long-line rescue. A tactical flight officer was flown down to the victim and placed the man into a rescue device.

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Marin County cliff rescue

A man was rescued Sunday night after falling from a cliff in Marin County.

The officer and victim were then flown to the top of the cliff, where they were met by responders.

The victim's exact condition is currently unknown.

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