Coast Guard rescues 3 from cave near Santa Cruz [Image 2 of 3]

SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

05.17.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Southwest

A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin aircrew rescues three people from a cave near Santa Cruz, California, May 17, 2026. Aircrew members hoisted all three individuals and transferred them to the care of nearby CAL FIRE [LG6.1][KW6.2]and Santa Cruz County Fire personnel for further evaluation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Sizer)

• Date Taken: 05.17.2026
• Date Posted: 05.29.2026 17:30
• Photo ID: 9715886
• VIRIN: 260517-G-G0211-1009
• Resolution: 4032x3024
• Size: 1.93 MB
• Location: SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, US