After being stuck inside a snowed-in cabin for nearly two months a couple is finally getting to experience the outside world.
The couple, whose names were not released, and their dog had been stuck inside the cabin in Northern California since Dec. 6 when heavy snow and downed trees wouldn’t let them leave, the California Highway Patrol’s Valley Division air operations told NBC News.
The emergency responders got a call from the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office after the couple had reached out asking for help as their supplies dwindled.
The cabin was in a remote area where roads were blocked, so the highway patrol had to fly a helicopter in to rescue the couple and the dog. The CHP shared video of the rescue to Facebook.
Helicopter Assists with Rescue Yesterday afternoon, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance with rescuing two trapped people. Two people had been snowed in their cabin since December 6th. Unable to leave due to snow and downed trees, they were running out of supplies. CHP helicopter (H-20) was requested to assist due to the remote location and blocked roads. H-20 was able to land near the cabin, while very strong winds were blowing. The pair and their dog were flown in H-20 to a landing zone where Sierra County Deputies transported them to a safe location. Pilot- Lewis Paramedic- Hallam CHP - Valley Division Sierra County Sheriff's Office CHP - Oakhurst CHP - Grass Valley CHP - Truckee
Posted by CHP - Valley Division Air Operations on Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Officers landed the helicopter near the cabin, despite strong winds. The couple and dog were taken to a safe location, CHP said, according to KMPH.
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