A third rescue has occurred off Sunset Cliffs, the third within the last three weeks.
On Sunday, August 9, San Diego Fire-Rescue lifeguards rescued a person apparently injured while jumping into the ocean from the Arch, a popular jumping spot near Osprey Street. The incident was reported around 7:30 p.m.
Firefighters, medics and lifeguards responded to the area after lifeguards were told a man who had jumped into the water below had injured himself and needed to be pulled from the water. They used a low-angle rope rescue system to move the injured man to flat ground. He was then carried out to the top of the cliff and taken to a hospital with injuries believed not to be life-threatening.
The SD U-T reported:
This is the third reported Sunset Cliffs jumping incident in the last three weeks. On July 26, a 17-year-old boy jumped from the cliff’s edge at The Arch and his backside slammed into the rocks below. He was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries.
Two days later, a man suspected of cliff jumping was climbing up the cliff face and fell on the rocks below. He was taken to a hospital with “traumatic injuries.” …
In an effort to curb dangerous cliff jumping, as well as other unlawful behavior, during the summer, the San Diego Police Department said its officers dedicate additional resources to patrol beaches and the coastline.
Since the July 26 incident, officers have issued 20 citations — misdemeanors and infractions — for cliff jumping at Sunset Cliffs and more than 300 warnings to would-be jumpers, police Lt. Cesar Jimenez said on Thursday.
Police officials stated that their officers are conducting high-visibility patrols on foot and in beach vehicles. A spokesperson said:
“Public disturbances, unauthorized concerts or parties with amplified sound, open container and alcohol violations, and unlawful behavior will not be tolerated.”
“We welcome everyone to enjoy our public beaches responsibly, respect the community and help keep these spaces safe for all,” the lieutenant added.
