Two running out of fuel and food rescued from semi truck on second day snowed in on California mountain roadway

This week, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) assisted with the rescue of two people from a semi truck stuck on a snowy roadway.

At 3:30 p.m. on February 18, ACSO received a call from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office about two people stuck in a semi truck on Omo Ranch Road approximately 3 miles from Highway 88 in California.

“Initial information provided was the two subjects were stuck in a semi-truck on Omo Ranch Road and had spent the previous night inside the semi-truck to keep out of the elements. However, by the second day fuel in the truck was getting low, they began running out of food and water, and they were in need of rescue,” ACSO said.

ACSO coordinated with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and together the agencies deployed a team of first responders and two Snowcats to come to the aid of the individuals stuck in the semi truck.

ACSO reported battling difficult conditions during the rescue, including “heavy snowfall, high winds and approximately three to four feet of snow at times.”

It took rescuers about 30 minutes to travel three miles to locate the stuck semi truck.

The two people inside the truck were “cold but in good condition” when they were loaded into the Snowcats and taken to safety.

“Both subjects denied needing medical attention and were transported off of the mountain by the ACSO SAR Deputy to shelter,” police said.

“Again, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to PG&E and their staff for their community dedication, partnership, and unwavering response to assist when asked. Amador County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and SAR staff remain active in responding to those in need of assistance and will continue to answer the call. Proud to Serve, Ready to Protect!” ACSO said.