Beaverton family rescued after car becomes stuck on USFS Road 39
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories
πππππ ππππππ – (Release by the Baker County Sheriff’s Office) On April 12, 2021 at approximately 2:36 a.m., Baker County Sheriffβs Office Dispatch received a report of a stranded motorist on USFS Road 39.
Jason Brunson, of Beaverton, told dispatchers that his 2016 Ford Fusion became stuck in the snow as he and his family were traveling to the Hells Canyon Overlook. Brunson estimated that this occurred between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. the evening prior. Brunson, his wife, and child attempted to dig the vehicle out throughout the evening. At approximately 2:00 a.m., Brunson walked a quarter mile to reach cell service and called for assistance.
Baker County Search and Rescue was activated at 3:06 a.m. Three SAR members traveled to the area with two side-by-sides. After traveling approximately 8.9 miles on USFS Road 39, SAR members located the family at 5:38 a.m. All family members were in good condition and didnβt suffer any injuries.
The Baker County Sheriffβs Office would like to remind the public that USFS Road 39 remains impassable due to snow conditions.
