SF firefighters rescue hiker who fell down cliff near Dead Man's Point

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Crews rescued a hiker who fell down a cliff near San Francisco's China Beach Friday afternoon.

According to a tweet sent out by the San Francisco Fire Department, the hiker fell west of Dead Man's Point and people are being asked to avoid the area.

SKY7 was over the scene when rescuers made contact with the hiker who said he had hurt his leg and was unable to walk.

Officials say the hiker also suffered a cut to his head but appears to be okay.



Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.