A recovery team responds to a call to rescue a van that has slid off the road and into a ditch on the side of a mountain in Brian Head. The team, led by a driver, faces challenges due to the van's position, icy conditions, and a winter storm watch. They use multiple vehicles, including the "Banana" and "Blue Steel," to attempt to pull the van out, but encounter difficulties, including the van's wheels being stuck and a steep hill to climb. After some trial and error, they successfully recover the van, but decide not to drive it due to damage sustained in the accident. The van is instead towed to a dealership, and the team reflects on the challenging recovery operation.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The location of the incident is at Brian Head.
2. The weather is cold and icy, with a winter storm watch in effect.
3. The vehicle involved is a van that slid off the road and into a ditch.
4. The van is stuck in the ditch and requires recovery.
5. The recovery team has three vehicles: Blue Steel, the Banana, and the More Vera.
6. The team is using a winch to try and pull the van out of the ditch.
7. The van has a limited number of recovery points, making it difficult to secure the winch.
8. The team is using a snatch block to change the angle of the winch and gain more power.
9. The van's tires are not spinning, making it harder to recover.
10. The team is using wheel chocks to stabilize the More Vera.
11. The van is pulled out of the ditch after a prolonged effort.
12. The van has taken some damage in the accident and will not be driven.
13. Always Towing will pick up the van and tow it to the dealership.
14. The recovery team will drop off the keys at the dealership.
15. The storm is expected to last for the next two or three days.