4-year-old boy survives 230-foot fall from Bodega Bay cliff

BODEGA BAY, Calif. (KABC) -- A 4-year-old boy suffered traumatic injuries after falling more than 200 feet down a cliff in Northern California Monday evening.

The boy's mother reported that her son had fallen off a cliff at Bodega Head as she was walking with him on a trail shortly before 5 p.m., Bodega Bay Fire Protection District Fire Chief Sean Grinnell said.

Within 30 minutes of arriving on scene, rescuers descended 238 feet to a beach to reach the boy, who was found conscious and crying, according to Grinnell.

Foggy conditions prevented a helicopter from arriving to the beach to airlift the boy. He was instead transported by ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Grinnell said.

The boy suffered major injuries, including broken bones. He was hospitalized in critical but stable condition.

KGO-TV and the Associated Press contributed to this report.