Swimmer Rescued from Ocean Beach Cliff in San Francisco

0:00Firefighters in San Francisco shared new details about a woman rescued from a cliff near Ocean Beach on Wednesday. They now say she was out for a swim when a strong current swept her away from shore, prompting her to climb onto the rocks for safety. Earlier reports suggested she had tumbled over the edge, but that was not the case. Instead, she made her way up the rocky face after realizing she was drifting too far out. The rescue unfolded quickly near the cliff house, where a firefighter repelled down the steep drop to reach her. Once secured, the team hoisted her back to solid ground without injury. She's visiting from out of the country and had no idea about the powerful surf in the area, which catches many off guard. This incident highlights the hidden risks among that stretch of coast and local crews remind everyone to stay alert near the water. Durham News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.