road in Willamette National Forest.The forest road in western Oregon is not typically maintained for winter travel, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue.
So when the motorist tried to traverse the remote road, his vehicle became stuck in the snow.The Lane County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team at Willamette National Forest. (Lane County Sheriff's Search and Rescue / Facebook / FOX Weather) According to the LCSSR, the man did not have cell service to call for help, as cellphone reception is spotty in many areas of the forest.
Additionally, no one knew of his whereabouts and his family was out of the country.WATCH: OREGON SURFERS RESCUED AFTER YELLING FOR HELP WHILE STRANDED ON ROCKTo find a way to contact help, the man used a creative approach.He had a drone with him, so he took out the device and attached his cell phone to it.
Next, the LCSSR said he typed a text message to a trusted person, and in that message he described his situation and included his exact location.