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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Advertisement Democracy Dies in Darkness NationalClimate Education Health Innovations Investigations National Security Obituaries Science NationalClimate Education Health Innovations Investigations National Security Obituaries Science STRANDED SURFER RESCUED AFTER WRITING ‘HELP’ WITH ROCKS ON BEACH A helicopter spotted the message and emergency services rescued the man from a beach north of Santa Cruz, according to Cal Fire. By Annabelle Timsit June 11, 2024 at 7:23 a.m. EDT A stranded kite surfer was rescued from a beach in central California on June 9, after he used rocks to spell out “HELP.” (Photo by CAL FIRE CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit) Listen 2 min Share Comment on this storyComment106 Add to your saved stories Save The man was trapped on the narrow stretch of sand — towering cliffs to one side, and waves lapping on the other. Luckily, he thought of a time-tested way of signaling that he needed to be rescued: Spelling out “HELP” on the beach using rocks he found there. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post Save up to 75% for a limited time. Get your first year for €1 every four weeks The man, a kite surfer who became stranded when he encountered challenging weather while practicing the sport, was rescued from a remote beach in central California after a private helicopter spotted his distress signal, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. Share 106 Comments NewsletterAs news breaks Exclusive Alerts Breaking news email alerts and investigative journalism you'll only find in The Post. Sign up Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. 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