Helicopter called in for medical emergency near More Mesa cliffs
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. -- Ventura County Air and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a medical emergency near the cliffs of More Mesa Beach around noon on Wednesday.
Officials said a man suffered a traumatic neck injury, and a Ventura County helicopter hoisted and transferred him to Cottage Hospital.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department said this was a self-inflicted injury, and the Fire Department said it is investigating the case as a potential suicide.
Medical rescue on More Mesa Beach. SBC on scene with a middle aged male suffering from large laceration to neck. SBC FFPM’s treated on scene and pt was transported by VTA Copter 8 to SBCH for further treatment. Initial reports of fall from cliff were false. C/T 1228 pic.twitter.com/Q8D4tcQxF3
— Daniel Bertucelli (@SBCFireInfo) February 9, 2022
The incident took place near 1095 Mockingbird Ln, west of Hope Ranch in Santa Barbara.
This is an ongoing investigation, and officials will release updates as they come in.
The patient's health status is currently unknown.
SBC on scene of a behavioral emergency on the beach below More Mesa in Goleta. Contrary to early reports, the man did not fall from cliff and was airlifted by VCFD Copter to SB Cottage Hospital.
— SBCFireInfo (@EliasonMike) February 9, 2022
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours 800-273-8255. C/T 12:28 pic.twitter.com/sliqaX4rS0
If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. You can also chat with a counselor online.
