SAR helps vehicle out of mud

Madera County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) crews responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in mud above Sugar Pine in the Sierra National Forest on Friday. 

A family of four had been driving on a Forest Service Road when they attempted to cross a large, muddy section of the road. Their vehicle could not go through the section of road and the driver called 911 requesting assistance.

SAR crews responded and, using specialized equipment, freed the vehicle from the muddy section and guided the family to safety.