Maryland Guard Soldiers rescue stranded motorist during snow emergency
Feb 6, 2010
By 2nd Lt. Kristofer Baumgartner, Maryland National Guard Public Affairs Office
Showing the National Guard's strength and capabilities during emergencies such as the massive snowstorm currently hitting the Mid-Atlantic region, a team of Maryland National Guard Soldiers rescued a stranded motorist this morning.
The HUMVEE with Maryland National Guard Soldiers came upon Baltimore resident David Page's vehicle at approximately 8:00 a.m.
Page had been stuck in his car for hours, according to Lt. Col. Charles Kohler. Snowplows had obviously come through multiple times and piled up snow around his car on both sides, making it almost impossible for him to get out.
"There were several vehicles which were abandoned on the roads, and we were checking them all to make sure that everybody was ok," said Kohler.
The Guard Soldiers gave Page food and water and transported him to a warm location where he was able to call family members to let them know he was safe.
The Maryland National Guard currently has 117 HUMVEEs on the road assisting local emergency responders as the state reacts to its largest snowfall since a 2003 President's Day snowstorm.
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