The Sonoma County Sheriff's Department released video of the rescue.
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Responders got an alert from the car after a crash. A GPS on the car helped direct crews on where to go.
First responders found the car 200 feet from the road.
Crews used a helicopter and set up a rope system to rescue the driver, who had serious injuries, but is expected to survive.
VIDEO: Dramatic video shows man rescued by helicopter off Bay Area cliff; minutes away from losing grip
Dramatic video shows man rescued by helicopter off Bay Area cliff; minutes away from losing grip