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Man in His Early 20s Recovered Dead From Bonny Doon Beach Cliff

The recovery underscores the dangers of coastal cliffs and the need for specialized interagency rescue capabilities.

Emergency crews assemble to recover the body of a man who fell to his death off at cliff at Bonny Doon Beach early Saturday. 
Cal Fire crews, assisted by the Santa Cruz fire and police departments and the county sheriff's office, work to recover the body of a man who fell off a cliff at Bonny Doon Beach early Saturday. 
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Collage of a rocky coastline with crashing waves and a group of first responders at night.

Overview

  • A man described as being in his early 20s fell partway down a cliff at Bonny Doon Beach and was found on a narrow ledge before rescuers recovered his body.
  • Firefighters used a rope-rescue system to reach the ledge and remove the man from the cliffside.
  • Multiple agencies took part in the nighttime response, including CAL FIRE CZU, Santa Cruz Fire, California State Parks, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Cruz police and the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • Officials confirmed the man did not survive but have not released his name or details about what caused the fall, and they have provided no further updates.
  • Coastal cliffs often require technical rope access and coordinated teams for safe rescues, and night operations raise risk for both victims and responders.