Rescuers Rappel to Car Crash
Published at(SWAN VALLEY, ID) — Two young adults nearly died Thursday morning after their car went down a steep embankment along the Snake River in Swan Valley. Rescue crews from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Swan Valley Fire and EMS had to rappel down a 30 foot cliff to reach the vehicle. The driver and passenger escaped with minor injuries and were wearing their seat belts. Officials say speed was a likely factor in the accident.