During an off-road expedition in a remote section of California’s Cajon Pass, an adventurous driver found himself in a dangerous situation when his Jeep Wrangler rolled over on a rough road, leaving him stranded 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 was trapped underneath on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 13. During this same period, third parties called 911 to report the accident and report that the man was physically trapped underneath his own vehicle. Footage from the scene is shown, the SUV flipped on its side.
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San Bernardino County firefighters arrived at the scene with specialized all-terrain rescue vehicles and then used air from a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department helicopter to dispatch the workforce and devices to the scene. Once at the scene, firefighters and paramedics administered “advanced rescue 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.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen such a rescue. Last month, rescuers discovered a 72-year-old woman in the back of a cannon in her Chevrolet. In this case, he also called a helicopter, but it turned out to be faster. in the woman on foot. She also survived despite being there for about 4 days.