During an off-road expedition in a remote section of the Cajon Pass in California, an adventurous driver found themselves in a perilous situation when their Jeep Wrangler rolled over on a rugged trail, leaving them trapped underneath.
Despite the remote and potentially life-threatening circumstances, rescue teams successfully extricated the individual later that day. The techniques and methods employed exemplify the remarkable results achieved through collaborative efforts across various departments for a shared objective.
The unnamed driver of the Jeep found himself trapped beneath it on the morning of Saturday, January 13th. During that same window of time, third parties called into 911 to report the accident and that the man was physically trapped under his own vehicle. Pictures from the scene show the SUV tipped over onto its side.
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The San Bernardino County Fire Department arrived at the scene with specialized all-terrain rescue vehicles and then utilized air support from a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department helicopter to transport both personnel and equipment to the site. Once on-site, firefighter-paramedics administered “advanced life-saving care” as the team worked to free the trapped individual
Photographs show safety lines tied to the Jeep along with what appears to be a saline bag dangling from one of its door hinges. Authorities say that it took “several hours” to free the man and at that point, he was airlifted to a local medical center. That time was spent navigating the challenging and steep terrain, leaking fuel, and unstable ground. The teamwork of all involved departments was no doubt paramount to this man surviving the ordeal.
It’s not the first time we’ve seen such a rescue. Just last month, rescue workers found a 72-year-old woman at the bottom of a canyon in her Chevrolet. In that case, a helicopter was also called but it ended up being faster to reach the woman on foot. She too survived despite being down there for about four days.
