Cliffside Vehicle Rescue and Hoist Operation near Sequit Canyon, Malibu

Summary: A complex rescue operation was conducted by Los Angeles County Fire Department after a vehicle went over the side near Sequit Canyon, Malibu. Multiple fire and rescue units, including Engine 71, Copter 22, and Malibu Search and Rescue, responded to the scene. The incident involved a patient located approximately 300 feet down a slope, requiring a hoist operation for extraction. The patient was placed in moderate condition and ultimately transported by air to UCLA Medical Center. The operation included coordination of ground and air resources, cancellation of additional heavy rescue units once the patient was secured, and post-rescue efforts to clear the vehicle from the scene.