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Couple with baby rescued along Rubicon Trail


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By Siemny Chhuon, KXTV 

RUBICON SPRINGS – A California Highway Patrol helicopter rescued a young Fairfield couple, their 4-month-old daughter and their friend from the Rubicon Trail in El Dorado County Tuesday.

It’s a story Elizabeth Oldknow will one day tell her daughter.

“I still don’t know how to completely process it,” Oldknow said.

Oldknow, her husband, their baby and their friend set out on a fun day trip Tuesday along the rocky Rubicon Trail. But then their Jeep got stuck in Rubicon Springs.

“Obviously, it was a mistake to go as far as we did,” OIdknow said. “I wish we turned around sooner.”

With no way out, they were forced to spend the night in the woods. Fortunately, they found a campground.

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  1. from over the hill says - Posted: October 11, 2014

    I hope the CHP sends them a bill for the helicopter ride.

    I will stop there before I put my foot in it!!

  2. xlocal says - Posted: October 11, 2014

    NEVER JEEP ALONE. ALWAYS HAVE ANOTHER 4WD OR 2 WITH YOU.

  3. Justice says - Posted: October 11, 2014

    Taking an infant to this OHV 4wd trail area is NOT a good idea anytime due to weather and remoteness, this is no easy day trip to go over the trail and this time of year with near freezing temps and hardly anyone there it was a really bad idea from out of area people who should have known better by making a few calls.

    Bill them for all services.

  4. Steven says - Posted: October 11, 2014

    Elisabeth doesn’t know how to process it ?
    Stay home on the freeway !

  5. Jay says - Posted: October 11, 2014

    I love it, “luckily they found a camp ground” like it was a KOA with a pool and game room for the kids! What is the difference between a clear spot in the woods to put a bedroll and a designated campground on the rubicon, an outhouse? Argh!!!!

  6. tahoeanhiker says - Posted: October 13, 2014

    “winch territory” !

  7. Arod says - Posted: October 13, 2014

    They should get a visit from CPS.