Man Fleeing From Traffic Stop Has to Be Rescued from Redway Bluffs….

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Southern Humboldt County Technical Rescue

Last night at approximately 1:15 a.m., when the California Highway Patrol (CHP) stopped a vehicle heading between Garberville and Redway near Evergreen Road, a man fled the traffic stop. According to Diana Totten, a spokesperson for Southern Humboldt County Technical Rescue, the man “jumped out of the car and fled south on foot running from the CHP. He then jumped over the guardrail and down the steep bluff.”

According to scanner traffic last night, the young man got stuck about 50 feet down over the side of the cliff. “The subject appears to be uninjured. However, he can not get up,” reported an officer at the scene last night.

Totten said at 1:28 a.m., her crew was called, along with Garberville Fire and Redway Fire, to assist the CHP in the young man’s rescue.

A rescue team member was lowered on a rope to the area of the man who had fled. Totten explained, “The rescue team member then made verbal contact and convinced the male subject to come up to the top.” Using a rope, the crew assisted the man to the road into the arms of the waiting CHP officer.

After being up rescuing the man, Southern Humboldt County Technical Rescue is meeting. “We will be doing rescue training today in the Garberville area,” Totten said. If you see them, let them know you appreciate their hard volunteer work. (If you feel inspired to hand them–or your local fire department–a donation, you’ll be making sure they have the equipment they need if you or someone you love ever need their help.)

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River Rat
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River Rat
7 years ago

They should have left him there for a couple of days and nights.

Taurus Balzhoff
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Taurus Balzhoff
7 years ago
Reply to  River Rat

Wow, there’s a plan… These guys rock! Thanks for all of your service! Great job in a bad situation!

G-MAS
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G-MAS
7 years ago

What would we ever do without this rescue team.You guys rock.thanks for what you do!!☆☆☆☆☆

Perspective
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Perspective
7 years ago

We have a penalty on the play. Illegal movement by the perp. 12 hour penalty…..will rescue tomorrow after noon.

silverlining
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silverlining
7 years ago

Quick!,…..someone call ‘Josh2.0’. Epic fail.

RT
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RT
7 years ago

Why are all these reports never complete? Like name etc

CnD
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CnD
7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Thanks Kim!

This being a 3-day holiday for most government agencies, it will be late morning Tuesday, at the earliest, before an official press release is issued on this incident.

Carolyn Hensley
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Carolyn Hensley
7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

And that’s the way it should be Kym, sometimes you can never get a name..
I like reading about it when it NEW !!!s

Lost Croat Outburst
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Lost Croat Outburst
7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Yes, we need to know right away. Facts and names can come later, along with the tox report. I thnk we have a runaway winner for the weekly Darwin Sweepstakes. Especially if the Rescue Teamster had to rope down and talk the cretin into being saved.

Probably wanted to stay on the ledge ’til the alcohol, or whatever cleared out. Couple days might do it. Deal. Serve him right.

I DO hope this story will not be dropped to into oblivion, Kym.

Thank you to the rescue team. Love you.

As
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As
7 years ago

They should be able to charge jerks like this with a 5000 dollar bill or more. A fee for pulling resources that shouldnt have to be utilized because of someones stupidity. Thank you to the rescue team for doing what you do.

the misadventures of bunjee
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the misadventures of bunjee
7 years ago
Reply to  As

That is likely. Also, a $5k bill from a government or public entity can also become a tax or property lien if left unpaid. Skip out on a county or other bill because you decided to bail and get rescued can keep you from getting a car or selling a house later. It doesn’t have to be property forfeiture. They’ll collect the $$ another way. I know people it’s happened to.

Chris
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Chris
7 years ago

Does anyone know what kind of vehicle the guy was driving?

Dumbass
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Dumbass
7 years ago
Reply to  Chris

I seen it. It had a mentality handicapped license plate!

J Dubbs
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J Dubbs
7 years ago
Reply to  Dumbass

Good one

Bunny Wilder
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Bunny Wilder
7 years ago

That’s funny except you didn’t “seen” it….you saw it. [edit]

Lost Croat Outburst
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Lost Croat Outburst
7 years ago
Reply to  Bunny Wilder

Glad I’m not the only grammar prick. Chicks can be pricks. It’s a new world. Saves future embarrassment for the offender.

Fido
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Fido
7 years ago
Reply to  Bunny Wilder

I saw it but I ain’t touch it!