Cliffside Rope Rescue at Mission Trails Park, San Diego

Summary: Emergency services responded to a rope rescue incident at Mission Trails Park, Climber's Loop North Trailhead in San Diego, California. Four individuals became stranded on a cliff face, two on each of two separate rope lines anchored at the top. One victim suffered neck, back, and knee injuries. Multiple fire and rescue units, including Copter 3, Engine 34, USAR 41, and others, coordinated a complex rescue operation involving both ground and aerial teams. Communication was maintained with the victims, and specialized rescue equipment such as a sked and Stokes basket was deployed. The incident required careful planning due to difficult terrain and the need to safely extract all individuals, especially the injured patient.