Riding a motorcycle is notoriously dangerous, with many medical staff referring to enthusiasts as 'Organ Donors'. But somehow, one motorcyclist has dodged the odds by taking a tumble and surviving a fall of more than 100 feet.
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While riding on the Cajon Pass in California, the unlucky motorcyclist came off the narrow mountain road, flying far from the path. He tumbled down the mountain, incapacitating himself. He was completely unable to crawl back to the road, having sustained moderate injuries.
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District crews responded to the motorcycle crash. They were left with the challenge of recovering the motorcyclist more than 100 feet from the road. He had dropped down the steep decline that runs along the winding road.
Typically, a helicopter rescue would be used in a situation like this. However, due to overhead power cables, it was not possible. The San Bernardino teams had to pull all their resource together to save the man's life.
In order to recover the injured motorcyclist from his position on the mountain, the emergency teams reported, "Three engines, two ARVs (All-terrain Response Vehicles), one USAR Unit, one battalion chief, and one public information officer were assigned to the incident."
A Serious Recovery Operation To Retrieve Fallen Motorcyclist
With some incredible planning and hard work from the rescue team, the motorcyclist was safely pulled back to the road. Here, he was able to be treated for his injuries and transported to a nearby hospital. "Fire personnel quickly established a rope rescue system utilizing mechanical advantage to safely raise the rider back up to the road, where emergency medical treatment continued," the team wrote on X.
The heroic recovery of the motorcyclist was captured by the emergency services on camera. They shared the process of dragging his body 100 feet up the mountain. He was lucky to be alive after such a massive crash.
Although the crews were able to get the man back to safety, they have issued a warning to other motorcycle enthusiasts looking to ride the road. It's all well and good going fast. However, the use of resources for a rescue is often better spent elsewhere. Ride safely.
