February 6, 2026 26-064 #8

Stranded Motorist on Hot Creek Road

At 0323 hours, the Team was called to assist a stranded motorist near the Hot Creek parking area. A Mono County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputy initially responded to the 911 call and found Hot Creek Road to be impassable in their patrol vehicle. A request then went out to the Team.

A field team of two staged at the turnaround behind Mammoth Airport with the tracked Polaris Ranger and picked up the MCSO deputy. The subject was quickly located and it was determined that the subject’s vehicle would require an off-road tow company. The field team returned to the airport with the subject and the subject was transported to a hotel for the night by the deputy.

Arriving at the subject location.

Not ideal conditions for wheeled vehicles

The operation was terminated at 0503 hours.

IC/Ops: Pelichowski Responders: Anderson, Haugh, Quiring