Coast Guard rescues 3 from cave near Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

05.17.2026

Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Wiese 

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 and Santa Cruz County Fire personnel for further evaluation. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy video)

• Date Taken: 05.17.2026
• Date Posted: 05.29.2026 17:32
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 1008640
• VIRIN: 260517-G-VC040-1001
• Filename: DOD_111737551
• Length: 00:01:40
• Location: SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, US