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Man Rescued After Cliff Fall in Live Oak Amid Powerful Waves

09 June 2026 16:10

A man was rescued after falling from a cliff at Sunny Cove in Live Oak, Santa Cruz County, on Monday evening amid powerful waves. - The victim slipped on a slick rock ledge near the edge of the cliff around 7 p.m.

- Bystanders performed CPR while shielding him from crashing waves. - Central Fire District arrived at 7:04 p.m.

and transported the man alive to medical care. - The man's current condition has not been disclosed.

The incident highlights the risks of coastal areas during high surf and the heroism of bystanders who intervened.

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