Overview
- Cal Fire said two people were trapped high in a redwood near the UC Santa Cruz campus when one fell during rescue preparations.
- The fallen climber, described by officials as a man in his early 20s, struck branches before a final free fall that ended in deep redwood duff.
- The second person was brought down safely with a 35-foot ladder by Santa Cruz city firefighters, according to Cal Fire.
- Authorities have not disclosed whether the individuals have any affiliation with UC Santa Cruz.
- Cal Fire noted it was a busy day that also included extricating an injured bicyclist in the Bonny Doon area who was flown to a hospital.