Boise, ID (CBS2) — The Bonneville County Sheriff’s received several calls at 7:30 am on Saturday of a man caught in the water near Wolf Flats.
Sheriff’s Deputies got here and discovered that a man had actually lost control of the pickup he was driving triggering the pickup, camper, and little ATV trailer he was pulling to enter into the water.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, Idaho Falls Ambulance, Jefferson Central Fire, and Air Idaho Rescue all reacted. Multiple witnesses had the ability to help assisted very first responders to the location the man was last seen.
Deputies had the ability to find the man who was semi-conscious on the bank of the river upstream from the Byington Boat Ramp simply after 8 am. The man was taken by air to the medical facility to get treatment for hypothermia and other small injuries.
The man and his dog were the only residents in the vehicle and the dog was discovered on top of the camper and was rescued by deputies.
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office wish to advise individuals that the conditions on the Snake River stay hazardous with cold temperature levels, a high circulation rate from mountain overflow, and drifting particles. They wish to advise those preparing to go outdoor camping near water to constantly make a safety prepare for the location you remain in.
