Hoist Rescue at Blues Beach
Victim slipped on boulders
CalFire Mendocino Unit successfully extracted a seriously injured patient from Blues Beach near Westport on Friday morning. After slipping on boulders, the victim fell a 10-15 feet, sustaining major injuries. The crew of CalFire Copter 601 carefully stabilized the victim and hoisted them to safety. The coordinated effort involved CalFire, California State Parks, and Westport Volunteer Fire Department.
