Tourists who dropped phone rescued from scenic San Francisco cliff

(KRON) — Two tourists from Seattle were rescued from a cliffside between Deadman’s Point and Mile Rock Beach in San Francisco Saturday afternoon, after dropping a cellphone over the lookout, the San Francisco Fire Department told KRON4.

The phone fell while three men were taking scenic photos in the area, SFFD said. Two of the men climbed down the cliff to get the phone, but were unable to get back up.

An SFFD ropes rescue team responded to the scene at 3:31 p.m. It took firefighters roughly an hour to hoist the men to safety. No one was injured during the ordeal.

“The San Francisco Fire Department encourages people to enjoy San Francisco and the beautiful skyline, but to [also] obey posted signs and stay on the trail,” SFFD said.

Firefighters have performed multiple cliff rescues in the area in the last week. It’s unclear if the men were able to find their lost phone.