Big Bear Lake Fatal Drowning Accident

Saturday afternoon Rescue Units responded to a possible drowning that occurred around 1:48 pm. Big Bear Lake Patrol received a report of multiple persons overboard near Halloways Marina and RV Park in the Metcalf Bay area of the lake. Big Bear Fire Authority and San Bernardino Sheriff's Dive Team dispatched to the incident along with multiple San Bernardino Sheriff Units. According to officials on the scene. One person was retrieved from the water and was reported in stable condition. A second person was not located, and operations begun for the search of the missing person by the Sheriff's Dive Team who recovered the drowning victim using sonar later that evening. The victim was located 31 feet below the lake surface. Apparently, both victims had been on a pontoon boat with several other subjects when they dove into the lake. Almost immediately, both victims began having trouble swimming and needed rescue. Water conditions during the search and recovery were approximately 53 degrees with near zero visibility. At approximately 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening the victim was located, and was transported back to shore and the Coroner notified.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4_p2lWKpBY

Lake Arrowhead 2019 Junior Trout Rodeo

LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIF.

3rd Annual Lake Arrowhead 2019 Junior Trout Derby was held Saturday April 14th 2019 by the Arrowhead Lake Association (ALA) at the Tavern Bay Beach Club. The event is on it's third year and has been gaining popularity each year. The event is open to ALA members 15 years or younger only, and is free to those members. Fish can be weighed, cleaned and cooked on site as well as a photo area for lasting memories of your catch.This year we had the opportunity to speak with Brian Hall who is a long time member of (ALA) Fishing Committee Chair. Brian mentioned that the event is here for those young folks to have the opportunity to catch fish and have a great time doing it! This year Tavern Bay was stocked with 4000 pounds (2000 fish) of rainbow trout and golden trout from Mt Lassen Trout Hatchery in Northern California. The idea for the event is to simplify the fishing process for ALA members, by containing all of the trout in one designated area of Tavern Bay to make the catch process much simpler. Anglers have the option to catch and release or take home. All in all the kids and parents alike had a great time at this event..

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr-otpQITNM

BMW Water Rescue

San Bernardino County Fire responded to a water rescue that took place on State Highway 173, one mile west of Cedar Dam in Hesperia, California. The incident involved a black BMW SUV that had apparently started driving up into the Mojave Riverbed against the current where it became stuck in the deep sand. Surprisingly a number of San Bernardino County Fire units were dispatched to this call. Including 40 king3 hoist helicopter.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhDAx7ydrF0

Hostile Vagrant

CRESTLINE, CA. 02/14/2019 A hostile vagrant was captured causing a ruckus as he traveled up Lake Drive in Crestline, California around 6:45 pm this evening.. He made everyone in his path well aware as he traveled down the road including motorist that he was not having a good day. The vagrant was seen throwing objects into the roadway including construction signs. And as he passed by the Crestline Cafe. He was noticed taunting customers inside through the pane windows. But, no one inside seemed to notice the destruction about to come as he went as far to kick in the quarter panel of a vehicle parked along side of the road way. I did go into the restaurant to let the owner to the damaged vehicle know what happened. Closing with a final note. Be careful out there and never under estimate bad weather.


Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E6ZMmqeQZw

Lake Arrowhead 11th Annual Polar Plunge

The 11th Annual PolaRotary Bear Plunge took place Saturday February 2nd 2019 at the Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa. The event was hosted by the Lake Arrowhead Rotaty Club. The event was to take place rain or shine in the beach area behind the resort. The event works like a walk-a-thon where foundations sponsor the plungers to jump into the freezing water of Lake Arrowhead. In turn the money generated by the foundations goes through the Rotary Clubs in the area and is then distributed to the plungers favorite charity. Some of the beneficiaries include Rim Education Foundation, UCLA Mountain Bruins, Mountain Community Hospital, Boys And Girls Club and others. There were two winter storm warnings that were posted by the national weather service that snowfall was a possibility between 6000 and 7000 feet in the mountain areas of San Bernardo. As well as high winds. Emergency person personal were on hand for this event.  This did not stop the water plungers as their optimistic goals were set on high. Rules for the plunge were no no wet suits. And you must submerge yourself completely under the water. Most participants wore costumes as part of the events costume contest. Free coffee and hot chocolate was provided as well as a dressing room for all participants

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jLIoUPitxY

Vehicle Crashes Into Home's Livingroom Crestline, CA.

At 6:53 p.m. on Saturday, a 911 caller reported that they had just crashed into a house. The driver stated that the roof was collapsed on the vehicle and that there was three people trapped inside the vehicle.

The accident occurred on the 22000 block of Crest Forest Drive in Crestline just east of playground Drive. San Bernardino County Fire arrived first on scene with Medic Engine 25 and Medic Ambulance 25. Emergency crews were able to get the three remaining people out of the vehicle and began treating them for minor injuries.

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies and California Highway Patrol Officers arrived on scene shortly thereafter. A California Highway Patrol Officer was seen administering a field sobriety test to the driver. The other vehicle occupants were treated for minor injuries at the scene and declined transport to the hospital.

Mountain Auto Service arrived to remove the vehicle. By 8:05 p.m. the roadway was clear and traffic was flowing again. The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene 

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6dzMv3c7jA

Fatal Paraglider Accident In Crestline, CA.

CRESTLINE, CA. 01/04/2019 Fatal Paraglider Accident In Crestline, CA. At 5:21 p.m. on Friday, San Bernardino County Fire responded to reports of a paraglider down in Crestline. Witnesses reported the paraglider crashed approximately 600 – 700 feet down on the south-facing slopes of the San Bernardino Mountains. Bystanders reported that just before sunset the paraglider was seen out of control in a spin before disappearing into a rocky ravine area. Emergency crews arrived on the scene and began attempting to locate the woman. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Aviation sent a helicopter to search the area while firefighters cut through the thick vegetation to gain access to the crash site. An engineer from Station 25 in Crestline reported that one, possibly two chainsaws were burned out cutting through the thick vegetation as they tried to gain access to the scene. It was described as a wall of think branches that they had to navigate in the darkness amongst sheer cliffs and rocky outcroppings. When emergency crews found the woman she had succumbed to traumatic fatal injuries that she had suffered in the crash. At the same time San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office had been contacted to determine whether she would be brought up at night or if they would wait till the morning. The decision was made for the Rim Search and Rescue units to recover the body early Saturday morning. Officials at the scene stated that a search and rescue team would stay with the body all night until the recovery could be started after sunrise. While both the terms “hang glider”and “paraglider” have been used in this report and the video, officials have been using both terms synonymously during this incident. Identifying information for the woman had not been released as of press time. The accident is currently under investigation.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJn5AiSIZSE&t=31s