Helicopter Rescues 2 Suspected Historic Military Vandals at Fort Baker

Two men suspected of vandalizing a historic military structure at a national park north of San Francisco had to be rescued by authorities after they were stranded on a steep cliff while trying to escape.

Park service spokeswoman Alexandra Picavet says the men got stuck on a cliff at the waterfront of Fort Baker in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

She says they saw rangers approaching and tried to evade arrest by scrambling down a cliff near the water's edge.

Rangers, Southern Marin Fire Department officers, a CHP helicopter and a Coast Guard boat rescued both men.

Picavet says a team reached the first man and used technical rope skills and climbing gear to get him to firm ground.

The second man was lifted to safety by a long-line from the CHP helicopter.

Both are in custody and face vandalism-related charges.

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