ICYMI: Daring RESCUE in Colorado—Good Samaritan Helps Cops Save Women from Crash!
A brave passerby guided deputies to an upside-down SUV submerged in a freezing creek, where two women clung to life after a crash. 🌐 #News #CentennialCO #Colorado #Rescue
CENTENNIAL, CO —Arapahoe County deputies in Colorado pulled off a dramatic rescue, saving two women whose SUV plunged into an icy creek, thanks to the quick actions of a good Samaritan. The incident unfolded in the early hours of February 22, when a frantic 911 call sparked a desperate search in the dark.
A Cry for Help in the Night
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 1 a.m. The caller repeated only the word “please” and gave no further details.
Using the emergency SOS system, deputies pinpointed a crash along South Lima Street, between East Easter Avenue and East Arapahoe Road, near Centennial, a suburb south of Denver. With little to go on, deputies rushed to the scene armed with flashlights, combing the area for signs of the wreck.
A good Samaritan approached the deputies, explaining he had seen a black SUV speed past him before veering off the road into a ditch. He guided them to the spot where he believed the vehicle had crashed, setting the stage for the rescue.
A Treacherous Search
The deputies turned their attention to the creek bed, a rugged stretch filled with deep snow, rocks, and thick vegetation. Tire tracks and scattered debris led them to a chilling sight: an upside-down SUV submerged in the frigid water.
Body-worn camera footage captured the deputies wading through chest-deep water, breaking through ice in 22-degree weather to reach the vehicle. As they approached, they heard screams from inside and voices responding to their shouts.
Race Against Time
The deputies forced open a rear door and pulled out the first woman, assisting rescue crews in carrying her up the steep embankment. South Metro Fire Rescue then deployed the Jaws of Life to free the second woman trapped inside.
Both women, aged 22 and 24, were rushed to the hospital with minor injuries—a outcome the sheriff’s office called “miraculous.”
Authorities later determined that both women were heavily intoxicated. The driver now faces DUI charges.
A Witness’s Critical Role
The good Samaritan’s help proved vital. One deputy noted that the witness’s timing and directions were key, as the crash happened late at night on a quiet road, leaving the women with slim odds of survival. Upside down in freezing water with only inches of air, they had been submerged for 15 to 20 minutes.
A patrol lieutenant reflected on the scene, saying he initially doubted anyone could have survived the wreckage. He added that without the witness’s guidance, the deputies might not have located the SUV that night.
Had the rescue been delayed even slightly, hypothermia would likely have claimed the women’s lives, turning the incident into a tragedy.
The sheriff’s office praised the teamwork and determination that led to the women’s survival, crediting both the good Samaritan and the responders who braved the icy conditions to bring them to safety.
A Moment for Reflection
The bravery of the good Samaritan and the relentless efforts of Arapahoe County deputies deserve recognition, as they turned a near-tragic night into a story of survival for two young women. The Colorado community’s spirit shone through in this rescue, with everyday people and first responders uniting in a critical moment. For anyone facing dark times, this event offers a glimmer of hope—showing that quick actions and caring hearts can change a dire outcome into a second chance. — Jack and Kitty Norton, Founders and Editors
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