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Stuck on San Francisco cliff with just 4% phone battery, how couple was rescued

A couple became stranded on a Presidio cliff while watching the sunset. Darkness fell and the rising tide blocked their only exit route. They called 911 using a dying mobile phone and a location app. Firefighters arrived and used ropes to safely haul both individuals up. The rescue operation concluded within one hour with no injuries reported.

Stuck on San Francisco cliff with just 4% phone battery, how couple was rescued

We haven't written up this one. Times of India has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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