A man and his dog were rescued from an Idaho's Snake River after his vehicle and camper tumbled into the water. (Credit: Bonneville County Sheriff's Office) IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Emergency responders in Idaho rescued a man and his dog after his pickup, camper and trailer went off the road and into the Snake River.
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened over the weekend in the area near Wolf Flats on the Heise River Road around 7:30 a.m.
local time. 911 calls reported the man was trapped in the water. They also heard the man yelling for help and seeing his vehicle and debris float down the river. RELATED: Crickets flood Idaho road as the insects descend on neighboring NevadaFirst responders went downstream to look golf the man.
They said he was semi-conscious when they found him and took im to a hospital via helicopter. The man was treated for hypothermia and other minor injuries but is expected to survive.