VIDEO: 22 People, 3 Dogs Rescued From Extreme Weather On U.S. 285
PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Nearly two dozen people and three dogs were rescued after being stranded on U.S. 285 between Kenosha Pass and Fairplay. Windy and snowy conditions on Saturday made for impossible driving conditions.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deployed their snowcat at the request of Park County officials.
"Of the 22 people, two were small children (about 6 years old), one of which was sick," Jeffco Sheriff posted on social media.
They say those rescued were taken to the Fairplay Fire Department near Red Hill Pass in batches. In all, it took crews 16 hours to get everyone out safely.
The Colorado Department of Transportation was closed Saturday afternoon between U.S. 24 and mile marker 208, between Alma Junction and Deer Creek Road because of blowing snow and icy roads. It reopened on Sunday.