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Ford Super Duty Saved From Tumbling Into Gorge by Safety Chain
One safety chain is all it took to keep this 2004 Ford Super Duty F-350 from plunging 100 feet into a river below.
Camping is arguably more popular than ever these days, and we routinely see a number of trucks hauling campers down the highway on a daily basis. But pulling a heavy load behind a pickup comes with its own set of challenges and potential dangers. Unfortunately, the owner of this poor Ford Super Duty found that out the hard way recently when he nearly wound up at the bottom of the Malad Gorge in Idaho.
According to KTVS 7 news, the owner of the 2004 Ford Super Duty F-350 was towing a 30-foot camper down Interstate 84 near Bliss when he lost control, hit the right shoulder, then bounced back into the left guardrail before diving over the bridge. What’s amazing about this particular accident is the fact that the safety chain connecting the truck to the camper was strong enough to keep the truck from plunging roughly 100 feet into the Malad River below.
Luckily, a quick-thinking sheriff’s deputy and a state trooper were able to secure another set of chains and attach them to the pickup until a rescue team arrived. Shortly thereafter, the Magic Valley Paramedics Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT) rescued the truck’s two occupants and their dogs, none of whom suffered any sort of serious injury.
As for the Ford Super Duty itself, well, that certainly wasn’t the case. The truck suffered some serious damage after the accident and while hanging from the bridge, as its rear axle is completely detached on one side, which isn’t a surprise given the fact that it was hanging there like some sort of Christmas tree ornament.
Regardless, this incident is crystal clear proof that safety chains can be a literal lifesaver. But if it wasn’t for the group effort put forth by these Idaho first responders, things could have gone much worse as well.
“This was a tremendous team effort that took a quick response and really showed the dedication and training of our community of first responders,” said Capt. David Neth of the Idaho State Police District 4 in Jerome. “This is something we train and prepare for, but when it happens and people’s lives literally hang in the balance, it takes everyone working together, and then some.”
Photos: Magic Valley Paramedics
One safety chain is all it took to keep this 2004 Ford Super Duty F-350 from plunging 100 feet into a river below.
Camping is arguably more popular than ever these days, and we routinely see a number of trucks hauling campers down the highway on a daily basis. But pulling a heavy load behind a pickup comes with its own set of challenges and potential dangers. Unfortunately, the owner of this poor Ford Super Duty found that out the hard way recently when he nearly wound up at the bottom of the Malad Gorge in Idaho.
According to KTVS 7 news, the owner of the 2004 Ford Super Duty F-350 was towing a 30-foot camper down Interstate 84 near Bliss when he lost control, hit the right shoulder, then bounced back into the left guardrail before diving over the bridge. What’s amazing about this particular accident is the fact that the safety chain connecting the truck to the camper was strong enough to keep the truck from plunging roughly 100 feet into the Malad River below.
Luckily, a quick-thinking sheriff’s deputy and a state trooper were able to secure another set of chains and attach them to the pickup until a rescue team arrived. Shortly thereafter, the Magic Valley Paramedics Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT) rescued the truck’s two occupants and their dogs, none of whom suffered any sort of serious injury.
As for the Ford Super Duty itself, well, that certainly wasn’t the case. The truck suffered some serious damage after the accident and while hanging from the bridge, as its rear axle is completely detached on one side, which isn’t a surprise given the fact that it was hanging there like some sort of Christmas tree ornament.
Regardless, this incident is crystal clear proof that safety chains can be a literal lifesaver. But if it wasn’t for the group effort put forth by these Idaho first responders, things could have gone much worse as well.
“This was a tremendous team effort that took a quick response and really showed the dedication and training of our community of first responders,” said Capt. David Neth of the Idaho State Police District 4 in Jerome. “This is something we train and prepare for, but when it happens and people’s lives literally hang in the balance, it takes everyone working together, and then some.”
Photos: Magic Valley Paramedics
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