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Sunset Cliffs in San Diego is turning into a dangerous hotspot for illegal cliff jumping, fueled by social media trends and drawing teens as young as fifteen from out of town. Recent incidents—including critical injuries on July 26 and 28—have prompted city officials to ramp up patrols and issue over 300 warnings and 18 citations under a municipal code banning jumps from more than five feet above water. Fines start at $100, but some locals, like an 85-year-old former lifeguard, argue enforcement is futile and that past jumpers knew ocean conditions better than today’s crowds. Even with the risks and tickets, thrill-seekers like the Bledsoe brothers remain undeterred, adopting a simple rule: stop jumping when cops show up.

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