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Kite surfer spells ‘HELP’ with rocks for rescue in California
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When you're stranded on the beach, you use whatever resources you can. And that's exactly what one California kite surfer did. He used rocks to spell out "HELP" on the sand.
A private helicopter spotted the message and contacted authorities. The man was stranded on a remote beach south of Davenport Landing in Santa Cruz County. First responders said he got stuck when the tide started coming in.
Rescue crews pulled him up to a nearby cliff using a long line. Officials said the surfer did not need any medical attention. As of June 11, 2024, it is not yet known how long he was stranded on the beach.