MORRO BAY, Calif. – A man who had to be rescued after scaling a California cliff to propose to his girlfriend through cellphone video says he might not have made it to the top, but the proposal was a success.
Michael Banks of Fresno tells KEYT-TV (http://bit.ly/1VicJwN ) he didn't realize scaling Morro Rock was illegal and he didn't understand why so many emergency responders were dispatched to get him.
A helicopter plucked Banks from the cliff Thursday after he got stuck on a narrow ledge.
Banks says given the chance, he would do it again, because the woman who is now his fiance deserved a one-of-a-kind proposal.
After the rescue Banks was arrested for allegedly being under the influence of methamphetamine. He blamed medication he takes for post-traumatic stress disorder.
___
Information from: KEYT-TV, http://www.keyt.com/
True Crime
The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
