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USA: Two men who vandalised a historic military structure at a national park near San Francisco had to be rescued after they were stranded on a steep cliff while trying to escape.

Park service spokeswoman Alexandra Picavet said the men got stuck scrambling down the cliff at the waterfront of Fort Baker in Golden Gate National Recreation Area after seeing rangers approaching.

Rangers, firefighters, a helicopter, and a coastguard boat were involved in the rescue. The pair now face charges.