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He maneuvers the helicopter around the woman. after swinging past the woman a couple times, he is able to grab hold of the rock. >> im using the force to keep him pinned against the rock. >> i was able to get enough footing so i could crunch and get my body close to her. >> demarto is screaming to the woman not to let go as he gets the rescue strap technically called a stroke ready. >> i dont want her to change anything until i get get that rescue strope on her. >> he discovers shes too terrifie...

Sergeant barth begins lowering deputy paramedic mark demarto toward the woman. both men are wearing helmet cameras. >> as soon as i left the bird, i started to spin due to the rotor wash. i needed to stop this spin as fast as i can and get it stopped in a safe manner away from our victim. >> he doesnt want to accidentally bump into the woman and knock her off the rock face. >> i was able to point out a spot on the cliff where i could safely stop my spinning. basically, its a flintstone maneuver....

Park. how did she end up in such a precarious position? the sheriffs department found she started climbing down this rock face without ropes or climbing gear before realizing it was just too steep. now she cant get back up. the sheriffs department has blurred the womans face because shes asked not to be identified. sergeant phil barth was the teams crew chief. >> she was at a pretty steep angle tucked away in a little ledge. below her was probably a 500-foot drop. straight down. on the rocks. so...

He also threw down a small rope that couldnt have held her weight, but would give her something to hold on to for reassurance. the sun is starting to set and the rescue team has to work quickly. sergeant barth begins lowering deputy paramedic mark demarto toward the woman. both men are wearing helmet cameras. >> as soon as i left the bird, i started to spin due to the rotor wash. i needed to stop this spin as fast as i can and get it stopped in a safe manner away from our victim. >> he doesnt wa...

Precarious position? the sheriffs department learns the woman began climbing down this rockface without ropes or climbing gear before realizing it was just too steep. now she cant get back up. the sheriffs department has blurred the womans face, because shes asked not to be identified. sergeant phil barth is the teams crew chief. >> she was at a pretty steep angle tucked away in a little ledge. below her was probably a 500-foot drop, straight down on the rocks. so, she was definitely in a situat...

Sergeant barth begins lowering deputy paramedic mark demarto toward the woman. both men are wearing helmet cameras. >> as soon as i left the bird, i started to spin due to the wash. i needed to stop this spin as fast as i can, and i need to get it stopped in a safe manner, away from our victim. >> he doesnt want to accidentally bump into the woman and knock her off the rock face. >> i was able to point out a spot on the cliff where i could safely stop my spinning. basically, its a simple flintst...

Both men are wearing helmet cameras. >> as soon as i left the bird, i started to spin due to the wash. i needed to stop this spin as fast as i can and get it stopped in a safe manner away from our victim. >> he doesnt want to accidentally bump into the woman and knock her off the rock face. >> i was able to point out a spot on the cliff where i could safely stop my spinning. basically, its a flintstone maneuver. you stick your feet out and stop. then get to the task at hand and complete the resc...

On eagle rock in topanga state park. how did she end up in such a precarious position? the sheriffs department learned the woman started climbing down this rock face without ropes or climbing gear before realizing it was too steep. now she cant get back up. the department has blurred her face because she asked not to be identified. sergeant phil barth is the teams crew chief. >> she was at a pretty steep angle tucked away in a little ledge. below her was probably a 500-foot drop. straight down. ...

A quick hand signal and up they go. >> she had a bear hug on me. she wanted off that cliff in a bad way. >> within seconds, theyve reached the helicopter. the crew pulls the woman in followed by demarto. >> she was thanking me before i was even able to get the rescue strope off. >> only later does the sheriffs department find out she was anemic and close to losing consciousness. and falling off the cliff face. >> she said she was trying to think of a way to stay conscious. she started screaming ...