Man dies after falling off cliff while reportedly trying to rescue dog

Looking at the dunes at Fort Funston in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, October 10, 2008. Looking at the dunes at Fort Funston in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, October 10, 2008. Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Man dies after falling off cliff while reportedly trying to rescue dog 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN)

A 67-year-old man fell from a cliff at a San Francisco beach late this morning and died from his injuries, according to the National Park Service.

Around 11:10 a.m., the man went down a cliff at the southern end of Fort Funston reportedly to rescue his dog, NPS officials said. A California Highway Patrol helicopter helped lift the man from the edge of the cliff to a parking area.

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The NPS is continuing to investigate the fatal fall. They're also reminding beachgoers to never try to rescue pets from cliffsides and to instead call 911.

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