CAL FIRE CZU shared video showing the rescue near a steep cliff south of Davenport Landing on Sunday.
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Officials say the kite surfer used rocks on the beach to spell out the word "HELP."
A private helicopter saw the message and called for assistance, but there was no word how long the surfer had been stranded.
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ABC7 News was told he was not hurt and only needed help off the beach.