Crime & Safety

Pit Bull Puppy and Man Rescued from Cliffs in La Jolla [Video]

Lifeguards reportedly issued a citation to the man for ignoring cliff warning signs.

San Diego Lifeguards rescued a man and his best friend from the cliffs near Torrey Pines on Sunday.

CBS8 reported the man was stuck in a steep gully and could not get up or down the cliffs. Lifeguards used a pulley system to rescue the man and his pit bull puppy.

Lifeguard Lt. Rich Stropy told the station the puppy was in a milk crate at the time. Both were rescued and no injuries were reported.

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