DAVENPORT -- A 22-year-old man fell more than 100 feet into the ocean near Davenport on Friday.

The man was conscious when bystanders swam him to the beach. He was taken by helicopter to a Santa Clara County hospital. He had been drinking with three friends near a cliff on the north end of Davenport Beach about 3:05 p.m., said Cal Fire Capt. Rob Engel.

The man's friends told authorities that his hat blew off his head and he chased it, sending him into the water. At least two people on the beach jumped in the water and brought him to the beach.

Firefighters arrived, and a helicopter landed on the beach. Authorities have not said where the man lived.

State Parks and American Medical Response also responded to the call.