Colorado
No serious injuries after car plunges into Colorado river
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) – Everyone survived after a car plunged into the Cache la Poudre River late last week.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office released the details of the rescue Monday, praising the numerous agencies who helped get the vehicle out of the water.
The crash was reported late on the afternoon of Oct. 10 in Poudre Canyon in Larimer County. She county sheriff’s office, Poudre Canyon Fire Protection District, UCHealth EMS, Colorado State Patrol, Larimer County Dive Rescue Team, Crossroads Towing, and a tactical rescue paramedic all responded to the scene.
“Fortunately, both the driver and passenger were able to get out of the car, which was partially submerged,” the sheriff’s office said.
The car had to be pulled up a steep 57-foot embankment.
“Coordinating resources is no easy feat on a call like this, and our dispatchers rose to the occasion,” the sheriff’s office said. “From full-time agency staff to certified volunteers, we’re fortunate to have excellent public safety partners here in Larimer County. Thanks to all who responded to this call and worked to keep everyone safe in a challenging environment!”
The cause of the crash is now under investigation.
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