Driver in purple BMW survives crash down mountain

Driver in purple BMW survives crash down mountain. Taking a break from all the big wrecks and rollovers with another car fishing adventure. In today's episode, Alex is dispatched in Big Flipper, our 75ton rotator, to fish up a BMW they said was 500 feet down the mountain. These estimates are almost always off, sometimes more or sometimes less. Alex used his range finder to more accurately estimate it at less than 200'.
Using his new repelling gear, Alex made short work of this job and with the help of our BA car straps got it safely back up to the top of the road. From here he was able to lift up the entire car and rotator it then set directly onto our flatbed driven by Vicente. A couple of tumbles due to the wet foliage, but otherwise a perfect car fishing adventure.
Driver was OK believe it or not. You would figure by the damage to the older car it would not be pretty, but even more unbelievable is they picked up the car 3 weeks later and paid in cash lol. Now that is something rare! What did you guys think of this fishing job and Alex's new hiking equipment?
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[@allentisthammer4763]

Imagine your job application asked a few odd questions, you know the normal. Okay with heights? Solo repelling? Extreme heat? Rattle snakes? Yah the typical rotator operator questions! Nice job.

[@normawade9426]

😅

[@Beginia-967]

You sound like Allen Burnett

[@joshuaparshall1409]

Don't forget about the sidewinders and scorpions

[@Kevin-go2dw]

Can you operate a video camera? What about a drone? Are you able to produce at least one high quality video a week with voice overs if required? Happy to work in all weathers?

[@eaglybeagly]

A green one would never have gone the distance.

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Alex, you have a skillset that goes way beyond 18 months on the job! More power to you! Great video!

[@Supr93]

I’m I the 😂😮

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@briananderson8733]

Great job as usual Pepe's Towing. Big Flipper makes that BMW look like a toy.

[@scanmead]

Holy man, Alex! Are you the Superman of heavy wrecking or what! 😮

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

Alex you need to get yourself an ascender for rope work, much easier to pull yourself up. Great job as always.😊

[@billwestphal1421]

A man of many talents. Much respect

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@harrymock3445]

Your abilities never cease to amaze. Another great adventure Thanks

[@HeinzTheBaronKraussVonEspy]

I'm so happy to see you breaking the climbing gear out! This is awesome!

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[@cindy6787]

Always incredible to see how you pull these jobs off. Very impressive with how skilled and talented you all are.

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[@mixerman1]

Look at all this. PePe's is gettin ready to reach 100k subs. Bangin out the vids and Alex is quick becoming the G O A T on these mountain recoveries. No need for the gym when you pump snatch blocks and rappel down mountains on the regular...another good one guys!!

[@imagseer]

You sir are good at your job. The military would be proud of you with that skill set.

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[@jerrypatterson6356]

Another great recovery …..stay safe out there !!!!!

[@normawade9426]

Another great video....always enjoy viewing! Thanks Alex and Josh!!🙂

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[@BrianMcGilvray01]

Alex's breathing after that climb kinda sounds like me. The difference is he's climbing 175 feet up and down a mountainside... I'm walking from the living room to the bathroom...🤣🤣🤣 Seriously though, watching you guys do these recoveries... mad respect from this old tow guy. 👍

[@clivebasson7831]

Hi Alex, you displayed remarkable skill and knowledge - had me totally engrossed in your ability as well as your straight forward talk. Great work by a great worker! You are a model for other workers. Thanks for risking and sharing this gripping video!!

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

Good Job. I would like very much to hear the driver talk about his feelings as he headed down into the canyon. Thanks for the video, it was unexpected.

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[@robnewell6123]

Awesome job! Talk aboubt a jack of all trades - Driver, crane operator, rigger, reppeller, public liason, videographer, drone pilot and smart guy!

[@Tully3674]

Filming and edit of this video was very good. No wasted actions. Clearly shown the process and hard work involved in this recovery. Thank you.

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[@carlhumphrey5050]

Congratulations on reaching 100,000 subscribers!! My wife and I have been enjoying your show since 17,000 subscribers. We live on an island two hours north of Seattle, Washington. Keep up the awesome work.

[@mp194801]

WOW!!! THIS is really amazing watching Alex setting himself up knowing all his equipment is capable of extraditing or retrieving this BMW from down a mountain side and watching him descending to the car site carrying heaving weighted equipment and getting himself tangled among the debris of broken branches and scrambling to find his footing. After setting up the vehicle he has to climb back to the top [you need a lot of strength, energy and fitness to do this job and prayer as well to keep safe] Now he has to getting the vehicle slowly up to the top. Watch via the drone was amazing like watching a 'whale' being dragged through thick bushes of kelp lol. Final lift onto the towing trailer. I would have hated to have been the driver of that vehicle and yet he survived, thank you God for allowing me to survive. Amen and Amen!!! They need crash barriers along that mountainous road. That was just amazing Alex -great day for fishing!!!

[@leighsayers2628]

Such smooth operaters ..great vision ..

[@55VickyV]

Fantastic job Alex!!! I think Pepe’s should sponsor repelling courses for Josh and Alex. I’m sure there are easier ways to do it. While you can learn almost anything on KZbin, practicing under the supervision of an instructor will really hone their techniques. I don’t want to see either of them tumble down the mountain. 🇨🇦

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[@edwinschlee8374]

Good job on your fishing trip Alex. Lucky driver by the looks of the car!

[@nealarchbold6687]

You’ve done very well with that rotator, left my towing job b4 rotators …great seeing your videos thank you

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[@fishpolice150]

Another successful day fishing for Alex 😊

[@johnsmart3587]

Pepe should. Get you climbing spikes for your boots. Thanks for taking us along. I am exhausted!

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[@ariedekker7350]

You worked hard for it again. That descent and then up again, I can't imitate it. Thank you for these quite beautiful pictures.

[@bgmckddy]

Textbook car fishing!! Alex and Vincente shine EVERY time!! Another job VERY well done!! Be safe out there!!

[@user-fz4fm4rv6t]

Gran video, bonitas imágenes desde el dron, un gran trabajo, con gran esfuerzo,gracias, Alex, 💪👍👏🇪🇦

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[@shawnjarman9860]

Nice work young man, glad to see you take pride in your job

[@lornahardin4563]

I always love Pepe's fishing expeditions. You did a fantastic job Aex, slipping and slidin and the bugs too. Vicente is also a great part of the team. Love to watch your channel. Keep em coming please.

[@tedfisk1211]

Congratulations on 100K subscribers. And this was a very well executed recovery.

[@colinl9018]

Cardio recovery 101. I take my hat off to you sir, excellent job Alex, stay safe.

[@a.e.worthy9997]

This is the first time I’m seeing one of your videos and wow, I’m impressed. With only a year and a half your skills are above and beyond. To accomplish that by yourself was extraordinary to me. Good luck and continued success and remember to always be careful.

[@1959sdl]

Oh man the TREE POLICE were there with you. I hope that you did not hurt any brush.

[@jims420]

Awesome stuff my dude. I was going to give you a hard time about not having a spotter then I saw someone show up lol . Great content man Oh shit we almost at 100k let's go!

[@knightsun]

You’re a beast, climbing down and up that hill, really enjoy your channel. Thanks.

[@daviddedicke2074]

😂❤ That was kinda easy 😢compared to the other fishing jobs

[@chrisblore6385]

Congrats Pepe’s You broke the hundred thousand mark!!! Hope you show us all your award when you get it Great job!!!

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[@telquel5769]

Bravo monsieur, excellente prestation.

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[@jameshruska273]

Alex, you might want to use a double figure 8 knot on the end for loops off your outrigger, then its significantly easier to undue as a double overhand can bind up super tight under tension. Glad you have a good kern mantel rappel line and harness. Be safe hermano !👍

[@stevenruiz4802]

Alex is the new Josh 🎉🎉😅 love your videos

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[@thebear5454]

I love all your little "fishing" trips Alex. Great job bringing that scrap iron up the hill.

[@djchinopolis]

The Alex Pro. Amazing job!

[@mikerhodes6630]

Nice job Alex

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[@williamlloyd3769]

Too much fun! What a workout!

[@donaldrobey4182]

You are one hell of a rotator operator I love watching your videos. Keep them coming Alex be safe out there. Have an awesome day.

[@davelocock]

Alex, you should always have a backup of your belay . Just running part of the line to the other outrigger would do it. Your chain could get knocked loose or the karabiner may fail Another brilliant job , ha that place looks familiar for both you and Josh.

[@occthequartetofcatastrophe9973]

I didn't know you had to be part mountain goat to be a rotator operator in California 😅😅 good job

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[@stevem3605]

Congratulations on a 100k. Long time good time. You guys are outstanding Alex and Josh.

[@Beginia-967]

Great job. So interesting. Hope you get paid good for being a mountain climber and rescue tow. LOL That is one heavy vehicle for sure. ✌️

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[@frankmartin8471]

You have to be part mountain goat to do some of these recoveries. That's on top of all the other skills necessary to make difficult jobs look smooth and easy.

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[@jamesbrewer-lk8te]

Alex you need to ask for mountain goat pay.😅

[@dingus153]

Is there a reason the side doors flip down rather than up? I feel like it'd be easier to access the compartments the other way

[@shawnswanson9625]

Alex another great job, you have a lot of skills keep up the great work.

[@truckinwiththegunny]

Going downhill with the tow cable in one hand, maybe a class on Australian repelling might work better. In any case you guys amaze me, awesome content

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[@glauks]

YeeeeeeHaaaaa 😀😃😄😁🕺 100k Subscribers ya did Josh + All Pepes team. well done and about Fecking time ya should have had 100k+ long time ago so LETS GET THE PARTY STARTED 🥳 🥳 🥳

[@Arzman6011]

Excellent work my brother, well done.

[@gragor11]

Hi Alex. One has to wonder how the drivers and passengers get out of there. Perhaps there is a trail going down towards the house judging by the number of vehicles that go over that edge. About the rope. Ascenders might be more useful when you are going back up again as basically you are hand over handing it so the ascender would slide up the rope with you and only grab when you slip back. You'll have to put it on a Prusik loop though. They work in pairs. A quick trip to a climbing wall could show you and your backup drivers how to use the gear. You could probably rig up something that held the spool horizontal off the side of the truck so it would unroll as you pulled it out (eliminating coils) and would be convenient for rolling it back up when you are done. Very interesting job and skill set you have developed. Take care and be careful. Great watching you work. Great editing BTW.

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

Excellent skills!

[@stephenmeeks684]

I enjoy your videos. When repelling, bowline knots may be a better choice instead of an overhand on a bite for your safety, and they are easier to untie after loading. “The bowline is easy to untie after being loaded, an overhand on a bight would have to be cut.” Bushcraft USA Forums.

[@brendajohnson5975]

The drone footage of the car suspended in the air was crazy! 😮

[@jaybird4095]

Almost at 100k subscribers, great job,

[@frankdarlasmaka2318]

Pepe you are the Meistro!

[@Chaplain_GM]

PEPES ALWAYS KNOWS HOW TO Fish

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[@timw6596]

One day could you show the frame under the truck, it must be massive !

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[@johnoksys7713]

Alex Looks like he's been on the job for along time Good video and recovery

[@greggd3351]

Alex's Cirque du SoCal

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[@user-gi3jw3ts7j]

I agree with ALL comments. They did a good job. CONGRADULATIONS and keep it up. I just want to write my comment. What I can't understand how we were taught when we were young, NEVER climb in your car when you see the weather is bad. If you all ready on the road pull off and wait a while to see what the weather is going to do. With all the damaged cars and no one serious hurt may GOD bless each and every one and those who are responsible to pull the cars away. GOD knew and send his angels with every one on the roads.

[@michaelgoble8200]

I really admire these guys. They do such physically hard work with an incredible knowledge of geometry and physics combined with the ability to develop strategy. They are also incredibly physically fit.

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[@mummydearest2193]

Well done young man. Lovely to see a place for everything and everything in its place. First one I’ve watched and prayed for you all the way. ✨🙏✨

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[@LynneWilliams-bi1tx]

Pepe's always does a great job.😊

[@KenBurnham66]

Another excellent video. Simply curious, was this in the Malibu area?

[@charlie0437]

WOW! WHAT A MAN! great job

[@angelmac5380]

I happened upon one episode, and "I am hooked"😊

[@carl_h]

all i can think about is the poison oak

[@gragor11]

And shorts (:

[@rerolley]

Congrats on the 100K subscribers.

[@carolhonea9073]

Great job! Neat truck too! Thanks for sharing…

[@rodneyjeffery9726]

Cool

[@jameshruska273]

You could also add a 8-10 foot drag loop off your harness carabiner and it could attach to the winch cable, that way it pulls down the hill as you descend and you have BOTH hands free to manage your rappel line.

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[@lilliandixon3600]

❤ Going to call you spider man you get the job done even repelling down terrains 😊perfect job

[@waltevans4162]

You might consider getting some shoes with cleats to help with the climb.

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@msnpassjan2004]

Good morning from Cincinnati, Ohio

[@colinl9018]

@@msnpassjan2004 Good evening from Western Australia.

[@gilbertpuga3116]

Did u put it in neutral so it won’t mess up the transmission lol

[@Nixtutru]

almost 100k 🎉

[@normawade9426]

Yep!!🥳

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Very nice work looking good another WOW 😮 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@stacyjohnson42]

Alex it shocked me that you were able to climb down the side of that hill and end up on top of the car kudos 👏 i bet you were sore when you got home 🫠 was you telling that man to let the strap go the car wasn't going anywhere 😁

[@DeenChuck]

Amazing picture of the car suspended. Love the "fishing" videos.

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[@marcosformentini4384]

Curto muitos seus vídeos aqui do Brasil. Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho

[@user-mj5hr5gg8o]

Perfect thank you for your help

[@marksaunders2500]

Couldnt help but notice whilst admiring the ""flipper"" footage the gravel park areas in front and behind big flipper had series of stories to tell 🤷🤔wonder if this was a driver not correcting his oversteer on way rolling out and oops 😮 pleased all ok and great job as always on the hilltop walls 👌

[@re8672]

I've noticed many people simply abandon their vehicles in situations like this. What's a recovery like this cost?!

[@princess1927]

Wow.... good job . Unbelievable . ❤

[@michaelsiehl6804]

Alex be careful You never know where holes are and defiantly watch for snakes aka the Rattler's

[@susanjakubiec4009]

Love your work

[@l.b.blanton8326]

I enjoy your videos. What keeps your outrigger pads from sliding out?

[@sandivosburg2532]

Pepe’s is Amazing!

[@danpayan9468]

You dont wear long pants the brush must be on your legs 511 stores have awesome pants for outdoors the Yucca spears no bueno

[@spunky11111111]

Wow !! Badass !!!

[@Chris38908]

Your company has some nice equipment on your rigs . Some nice equipment period.