Kite Surfer Rescued After Spelling 'HELP' with Rocks on Remote California Beach

The stranded surfer's distress signal was spotted by a private helicopter, leading to a successful airlift operation.

The kite surfer was stranded south of Davenport Landing in Santa Cruz County.
He used rocks to spell 'HELP' on the beach, which was seen by a private helicopter.
The helicopter crew alerted emergency services, prompting a coordinated rescue effort.
Rescue teams from Cal Fire, Santa Cruz County Fire, and California State Parks participated in the operation.
The surfer was uninjured and did not require medical attention.