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Two drivers rescued off wintry backroads of Mount Baker Highway

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WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Two drivers were rescued after getting stuck in snow-filled backroads off the Mount Baker Highway.

Whatcom County Search and Rescue says it responded to a call around 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

A driver had traveled about a mile past the snow line on a Forest Service road to Twin Lakes when his truck got stuck and blocked the road.

He then hiked nearly 3 miles to the Mount Baker Highway to reach cell service and call for help.

Five Search and Rescue volunteers arrived to find a second vehicle that was also stuck behind the blocked road.

The team used vehicle-mounted winches to pull both vehicles loose and clear the roadway, and both parties were sent on their way without any injuries.

Search and Rescue says the incident is a good reminder to know your vehicle’s capabilities in the winter and always carry extra food, water and warm layers just in case.

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