Two people were involved in a hang gliding accident near the Torrey Pines bluffs yesterday, triggering a major San Diego Fire-Rescue response by air and on the ground. Crews were seen working the steep cliffs above Black’s Beach while onlookers gathered at the Torrey Pines Gliderport overlook. Authorities described the scene as an active rescue and had not released any details on the condition of those involved.
Rescue response and timeline
The 911 call came in at about 2:36 PM, according to FOX5 San Diego, which reported that the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department dispatched both helicopter and ground teams to the area near Torrey Pines Scenic Drive. Fox5 San Diego’s account said air and ground crews were assisting with an ongoing rescue while lifeguards and park staff staged below. No official names or injury details had been released at the time of the report.
Where this happened
The Torrey Pines Gliderport sits atop steep coastal bluffs overlooking Black’s Beach and serves…..