Trapped in the Trees, Snowboarder's Desperate Cry for Help. Skier Francis Zuber quickly came to the rescue.
On a mountainous slope in Washington state, US, 30-year-old snowboarder was left buried upside down in a tree well when a rockslide blocked his escape route. With no clear way out and no phone signal, he desperately tried to get someone's attention.
That was when Francis Zuber, the skier who happened to be nearby, sprang into action. Witnessing the situation unfold before him, he knew exactly what to do. The 35-year-old's response has been widely praised by experts as a textbook example of how to rescue someone trapped in such an ordeal.
Zuber quickly assessed the situation and came up with a plan. He began digging out the snowboarder using his shovel and a makeshift pulley system he had set up, working tirelessly against time to save the stranded rider.
The entire rescue operation took about 20 minutes to complete. When the rescuers finally freed the snowboarder from the tree well, they were met with tears of gratitude as he was lifted out safely to the surface.
Zuber's heroic actions have been widely recognized and praised, with many calling for him to receive recognition for his bravery in saving a life. The incident has also highlighted the importance of taking up rescue courses, so that others may be equipped to respond in similar situations.
In an emotional interview, Zuber recounted the harrowing experience, saying: "I just knew I had to act fast and try to get him out safely."
On a mountainous slope in Washington state, US, 30-year-old snowboarder was left buried upside down in a tree well when a rockslide blocked his escape route. With no clear way out and no phone signal, he desperately tried to get someone's attention.
That was when Francis Zuber, the skier who happened to be nearby, sprang into action. Witnessing the situation unfold before him, he knew exactly what to do. The 35-year-old's response has been widely praised by experts as a textbook example of how to rescue someone trapped in such an ordeal.
Zuber quickly assessed the situation and came up with a plan. He began digging out the snowboarder using his shovel and a makeshift pulley system he had set up, working tirelessly against time to save the stranded rider.
The entire rescue operation took about 20 minutes to complete. When the rescuers finally freed the snowboarder from the tree well, they were met with tears of gratitude as he was lifted out safely to the surface.
Zuber's heroic actions have been widely recognized and praised, with many calling for him to receive recognition for his bravery in saving a life. The incident has also highlighted the importance of taking up rescue courses, so that others may be equipped to respond in similar situations.
In an emotional interview, Zuber recounted the harrowing experience, saying: "I just knew I had to act fast and try to get him out safely."
this is like something out of a movie, 20 minutes feels like forever for that guy trapped upside down. i'm so glad Francis was there to save his life, what a hero 
! it's amazing how quickly he assessed the situation and came up with a plan. and wow, the snowboarder must have been going through such a lot of fear and anxiety in that tree well 
. i hope he's doing okay now, that rescue had to be so traumatic for him 
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OMG this is insane! I'm still shaking my head over here. I mean, who tries a tree well in the first place? 
Francis Zuber though, what a hero! Like, seriously, 20 minutes to dig someone out with a makeshift pulley system? That's dedication! 
I'm just glad everyone is safe and sound now. Thanks to Zuber for being a lifesaver (literally!) 
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So that others can learn how to respond in similar situations. Safety first, right?! 
i mean what even is that level of preparedness??!! and the fact that it only took 20 mins to rescue him is insane 
i'm also seriously considering signing up for one myself now just incase I ever get stuck like that lol
! I mean, can you imagine being in that situation and having someone just jump into action like that? It's amazing how he stayed calm and thought on his feet to come up with a plan to save the snowboarder. And 20 minutes is really quick considering it could've taken way longer if he hadn't acted fast 
. The whole rescue thing was so intense, I'm glad no one got hurt 
i was literally on the edge of my seat watching this video over and over again, thinking how he managed to come up with a plan so quickly. 20 minutes is not even a lot of time when you're stuck in a tree well! 
i hope he gets the recognition he deserves for saving that snowboarder's life 
. And what really got my attention was the fact that he basically just followed procedure 
. I mean, kudos to him for staying calm under pressure and all, but let's not make him out like some kinda savior figure 
. He did his job, and that's it.
textbook example of bravery right there. And can we talk about how much respect he deserves for this? A medal, a prize, or just a huge "THANK YOU" from me 
he saved that snowboarder from that tree well in like 20 minutes!!!!!! i'm totally swooning over his heroic actions 
i need more info on him ASAP, where can i get a merch of him? 
zuber's plan was genius, like who comes up with that stuff in emergency situations? 
. It's a great reminder for us all to be prepared and take those rescue courses, just in case we find ourselves in a similar sticky situation. Kudos to Zuber, though - his instinct and training clearly saved that snowboarder's life 
. His actions demonstrate a clear understanding of basic rescue techniques and a commitment to helping those in distress.
. The fact that Zuber happened to be nearby and was able to respond quickly to the situation is a testament to the strength of his relationships with others.
Total zen master right there! 
. it's a good reminder of how important rescue courses are 
. I'm glad everyone made it out okay 
. it only took 20 minutes or whatever but the guy is finally safe & sound on the surface, surrounded by rescuers and crying bc they're just so relieved 
! he basically creates his own pulley system w/ a shovel & manages to get the dude out in like 20 mins