SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — A dramatic cliff-jumping rescue in the Sunset Cliffs area of San Diego is gaining attention across social media after a 17-year-old was seriously injured while attempting a jump into the ocean. But less than a day later, Nexstar’s KSWB/KUSI found more teenagers making similar dangerous jumps despite seeing the viral video.
The video shows the teen jumping from the cliffs before appearing to strike the rock face on the way down and crashing into the water. Witnesses rushed into the ocean to help keep him afloat after he was unable to move on his own.
San Diego lifeguards and firefighters responded, using a technical rope rescue system to reach the injured teen and bring him to safety. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Officials say cliff jumping at Sunset Cliffs is not only dangerous but also illegal…