An Oregon couple was rescued yesterday with their 10-month old baby boy after getting stuck overnight on a remote logging road. They intended to go on a nice drive to enjoy the snow, but ended up stuck in a ditch with snow piling up fast. Check out the link here for the entire story.
They aren't the only couple that had to be rescued after getting stuck in the snow. A Vancouver couple missing for four days were able to flag down campers near Cougar last week. More on that story here.
Fortunately, both couples had no serious injuries, but the consequences could have been much worse, especially where a young child is involved. The moral of both stories is to make sure to tell a friend, neighbor or family member where you are going if you plan to travel in inclement weather. Even if you are just going for a Sunday drive to look at the pretty snow, make sure you have adequate food, water, blankets and other preparedness supplies.
No one intends to get lost or stuck, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared for it. In fact, it hurts not to.
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