Denver, CO
Crews recover RV from Big Thompson River
DENVER (KDVR) — An RV was recovered from the Big Thompson River after it went down the embankment and into the river.
Crews responded just before 2 p.m. Saturday for the incident on West Highway 34 in Big Thompson Canyon.
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority said the RV was about 75 feet down the embankment and in the water. The driver escaped and was evaluated by medics on the scene.
They requested swift-water personnel to help tow crews from Spartan Towing and Reliable Towing to fetch the RV from the water.
Several agencies responded, including Thompson Valley EMS, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado State Patrol. Crews with Loveland Fire Rescue Authority were on the scene for six hours.