Tuesday night the North County Fire Authority responded to a cliff rescue approximately a half-mile north of Mussel Rock in Pacifica where a paraglider crashed into the rocks above the beach and needed help.
At approximately 8:19 p.m., firefighter paramedics treated and stabilized the victim, who had serious multiple injuries, according to Clyde Preston of the North County Fire Authority.
A Coast Guard helicopter lowered a rescue basket down to firefighter paramedics to airlift the patient.
The patient was then transferred to a Life Flight helicopter where he was transported to a local hospital.
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