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CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Woman dies in plunge off Devil's Slide cliff in San Mateo County
A 37-year-old San Francisco woman died Thursday night after falling off a cliff near Devil's Slide in San Mateo County, authorities said. The San Mateo County Coroner's Office on Friday identified the woman as Inna Kurtzeliieva. Sheriff's deputies were called shortly before 8 p.m. to Devil's Slide near Highway 1. Emergency crews and multiple agencies also responded, but the woman died at the scene. Authorities didn't release any information about what led to the woman's fall. An investigation was underway, the sheriff's office said. Earlier Thursday, crews were sent at about 2:45 p.m. to another emergency in the area. A gray Tesla was dangling over the side of a 200-foot cliff south of Gray Whale Cove near Devil's Slide, according to Cal Fire. The car was only being supported by a tree, and one person was trapped inside. Firefighters managed to stabilize the car, set up a rope system, and remove the motorist through the back window, Cal Fire said
BreakingNews.ie
21-06-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Person rushed to hospital after falling from cliff in Co Donegal
A person has been rushed to hospital after falling from a cliff in Co Donegal. The alarm was raised shortly after 7am when a member of the public heard calls for help at Cliff Fall at Bundoran's West End. Advertisement They immediately contacted the emergency services for help. Malin Head Coast Guard coordinated the response, tasking Bundoran RNLI, Donegal Fire Service, the National Ambulance Service, and the Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 118 to the scene. Bundoran RNLI volunteers were paged at 7.25am and proceeded quickly to the scene. The casualty was located at the base of the cliff, having landed on rocks. Advertisement The RNLI crew at the scene managed to recover the casualty to the beach, where the helicopter had landed to assist. The casualty was then stabilised and airlifted by Rescue 118 before being transferred to Sligo General hospital for further treatment. The condition of the casualty is not known at this stage. Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Daimon Fergus, said 'We are grateful to the member of the public who raised the alarm this morning. "This was a challenging situation, and thanks to the swift response and teamwork between all agencies, the casualty was reached quickly and is now receiving the medical care they need. We wish them a full recovery.' The RNLI reminds anyone visiting the coast to stay well back from cliff edges, take extreme care near the water, and in an emergency, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Woman, 70, dies after falling from cliff in Shetland
A 70-year-old woman has died after falling from a cliff in services were called to the scene at St Ninian's Isle at about 13: coastguard, a police helicopter and the Scottish Fire and Rescue boat from Sumburgh were involved in the operation to rescue the woman but she was pronounced Area Commander for Shetland, Chris Sewell, said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the accident.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- BBC News
Man dies after falling from cliff in Cornwall
A man has died after he fell from a cliff in Cornwall, Devon and Cornwall Police have services including ambulance and coastguard teams attended the scene in Falmouth, near Stratton Place at about 12:40 BST on force said "despite the efforts of emergency services" the man was pronounced dead at the scene.A spokesperson added his death was not being treated as suspicious.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- BBC News
Man in serious condition after cliff fall in Falmouth
A man has fallen from a cliff in Cornwall, police have and Cornwall Police said officers were called to cliffs near Stratton Place, Falmouth, at about 12:40 and coastguard teams were also in attendance and the road has been said the man was in a serious condition.
