Idaho woman found alive four days after driving off cliff

Rescuers credit the two hunters who found a 72-year-old woman's vehicle days after she drove off a cliff with saving her life. KTVB's Andrew Baertlein reports.
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#Idaho #Cliff #News

[@lindajanderson3895]

Thank you young men for going that extra mile and exploring the scene, posting to social media. Your actions saved her life. What a wonder filled Christmas story. In a world so full of pain right now, you give us hope.

[@Jerbod2]

​@Repent-and-believe-in-Jesus1God is dead.

[@MearnieToon]

😵‍💫🙄🤡

[@anonimoporsiempre6033]

@@Jerbod2 Prove it ? 🤔🤔😈😈

[@Jerbod2]

@@anonimoporsiempre6033 Look at the evil in the world and child cancer. Thats proof right there. If you're honest with yourself the devil is something that was invented as a scapegoat for the letdowns in God's powers. Its God, if you believe in him.

[@sightline4004]

​@@anonimoporsiempre6033Prove there isn't a teapot orbiting Mercury.

[@saramae9878]

Wild. Those hunters are awesome of course, but what a woman, 72 years old surviving for 4 days out there? What an absolute trooper.

[@vintage6346]

She was waving her arm. I wonder at what point she heard their voices and started signaling for help.

[@deprofundis3293]

Right??

[@saramae9878]

@@DD-lc9jvI'm sorry about your loss

[@mohamedismail2485]

What a God!!

[@Go4Broke247]

The 3rd person syndrome activated.

[@kmwrites7456]

wonderful young men. I hope she is recovering well.

[@josebravo5125]

Now that's a tough car and even tougher old lady. Salute to the gentlemen that were part of this miracle.

[@AFloridaSon]

Absolutely amazing. Im happy for her and her loved ones. Good job, heroes.

[@toyotasprintertrueno86]

@Repent-and-believe-in-Jesus1 the lord is stupid

[@jenniferhansen3622]

This brought me to tears. I'm so glad the lady was saved. 😊

[@Chrissiela]

Wow! 1. They were there. 2. They saw the car. 3. They decided to check it out. 4. Despite the fact that it was empty, they decided to pull the papers and look up the owner. 5. They found the info and called police. 6. The police came to the scene and were able to locate the woman... still alive, though, apparently, ejected from the vehicle.... 4 days earlier. 😮😮👍👍❤

[@ericabaysinger6343]

You mean 4 days later

[@Chrissiela]

@@ericabaysinger6343 they arrived 4 days later, yes. But I was saying the accident happened 4 days earlier.

[@privatename8228]

​@@ericabaysinger6343She said the lady was ejected from the car 4 days earlier (4 days before she was found)

[@ericabaysinger6343]

@@privatename8228 thank you

[@joywebster2678]

Was she ejected or trying to crawl out of the canyon? They didnt say? Just she was exhausted with no broken bones..

[@Dane3804]

It is so nice to hear a story with a great outcome, I'm happy for her and her family.

[@kgrant3184]

Watch the East Idaho News (EIN) crew deliver much-needed help to residents of East Idaho, courtesy of a very generous Secret Santa. The videos are totally heart-warming!

[@lawerancelanham]

I hope Penny is okay. Bless her heart. She's a survivor! Also, the fellas looking out and taking a moment for something other than themselves.... heroes.

[@sacredstarclairvoyantkat]

These two men followed their instincts and took action. Thank God for these men. May God Bless you both and Penny.

[@tonyakeldsen1782]

Just to think while I am getting up every morning in my cozy home with my family. Drink my coffee , walk my dogs etc, this poor woman is fighting for her life and hurt and frightened. Never take for granted the everyday little things. God bless her and I hope the remainder of her life is going to be blessed . Those men tho! Angels come in all shapes and sizes

[@mel999.]

Probably happening at this moment with other people in similar situations 😢 God bless them

[@dianaberry4749]

Just seeing that smile on that gentleman's face knowing what he had done and how it made him feel inside excited me so much with the love and care from people thank you so much for y'all being in the right place at the right time

[@my_name_is_chef4856]

I love that they know the lord sent them there. They said they had no reason to go there but they felt the Holy Spirit asking them to save her. And they do it so selflessly. Awesome story.

[@TheWarriorLV]

Amem

[@justiceforall007]

Amen!❤

[@richardthomas1743]

WOW! Thank you two for finding Penny! Wishing Penny all the very best in recovering! 💫

[@donmunro144]

I like that they're humble about it. They did the right things for the right reasons. No fame, just doing what is right. When I lose hope in humanity, something like this happens to drive home that there are still good people in this world.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

Not just humble, openly thrilled for her good fortune after such a dangerous accident. They’re gonna be part of that family now!

[@donmunro144]

@@AngeloBarovierSD I hadn't thought of that, but you're right.

[@cynthiaspencer9994]

So glad she's ok and that someone found her. That was a very dangerous situation.

[@kaylenemiller1804]

What a humble hero.

[@michaelkurtz1967]

Finding a Penny means your prayers have been answered. Suiting name. Hope she is recovering well.

[@dellyboot2703]

Guys, you saved a life. How come no broken bones?! Wow! One lucky lady that day. My love to her from the UK, wishing her a speedy recovery. All of our love to the guys who found her, may what goes around come around and look after them both if they ever have a day of need x

[@andreabradley5837]

Not only no broken bones, but she didn't freeze or die from lack of food and water. Amazing.

[@McShag420]

@@andreabradley5837 Yeah. For 4 days. Yet there is a house right down the hill? Odd.

[@loriethomas169]

It must be awesome to save someone's life. The lord put you two men there and gave you a blessing. What a beautiful christmas present you were given and also to the lucky lady

[@fadetoblond]

Absolutely amazing story. I'd love to see a follow-up story of the boys meeting the woman. I'm sure she would love to be able to thank them if she hasn't already. I love feel good stories and I think that qualifies as one, as does her rescue. Way to go fellas. You really are heroes. 😊

[@mammamia200]

Wow! God is great! God bless all who found and rescued this blessed woman!

[@drico3747]

Amen! 🙏🏼❤️

[@tippiegirl2435]

Like the officer said, God had other plans ❤

[@Krbymcd]

So what about the people who didn’t get found …..where was your god then

[@mammamia200]

@@KrbymcdYou should ask him

[@steady747]

@@Krbymcd God picks and chooses who he saves. White American's are first priority lol. God saves one random 72yo but lets millions of POC die everyday. God is racist.

[@lindat3607]

God was looking over her and sent those young men to the right spot. Can't tell me there aren't miracles! What a wonderful story!

[@wendigo53]

God sent her car off the cliff first. Grow up.

[@KelahCash]

Thank You, Lord! You sent those boys along to save that woman's life. So thankful she's okay.

[@TruthFinder-br6ey]

Miracles still happen! So awesome!

[@karlashort639]

What an amazing story! God is good! I am so thankful for Eddie and Chase making such a miraculous discovery.

[@annamarielewis7078]

How lucky is this woman to be found by these two adorable guys👍💪🫶

[@robertwagner2079]

So glad those two looked in this spot, thank you for being there and helping save a life.

[@bluj5917]

Now that’s a Christmas miracle ❤

[@texasmetal8513]

Absolutely

[@mangographics225]

You Guys are Hero's ❣️

[@jeannemarcinek4575]

Prayers to these guys, the woman and her family and all the first responders. Stay safe, warm/cool, and blessings.

[@dimasbeltran866]

So glad she was found alive. God almighty gets all the glory for this rescue !!!

[@Lavender_dazed]

Amen! ❤

[@FYMASMD]

And he gets all the blame for everything because that’s his plan!!! Crazy!!

[@dimasbeltran866]

@UnkleMark You don't know if she had a medical episode or maybe that a clown like you ran her off the cliff. God always saves those that believe in him !!!! Crazy !!!!

[@GatorMike79]

Bless her! I hope she makes a fast and full recovery

[@mizzury54]

Thank you guys!

[@JackTavern629]

Its crazy what the human body can endure and survive through. A beautiful end to a tragic accident.

[@timothyortega5608]

It's so heartwarming to see an absolute miracle take place. Hats off to those individuals who used heartfelt intuition to save that lady's life. This is what happens when our Guardians speak out for us and other Guardians listen.❤❤

[@UnknownPerson-ub8ox]

What a beautiful story this is. God bless all these people especially the two young men that found Penny. Now this is a happy Christmas story❤❤

[@LotusFrog_n_Sun]

and I want to know what brand/model car she was driving !!

[@juliewilbur8754]

Ty God guiding Eddie n Chase!!!❤🎉😊

[@cherokeedonna83]

Angels on earth ! I will be praying for her recovery.

[@carmaela2689]

How tough is she to have survived 4 days in the winter? Thank God those boys found her. So glad she was saved!

[@deanhawk7260]

Truly a miracle. Those two guys were her angels.

[@triciac1019]

These young men were led to this area and listened. So happy!

[@clintonlamar1503]

My cousin and I ride in the deserts between Reno and Carson City. He knows every wrecked car, truck, and brush pile. If he sees something different than he's used to, he'll check every time. Thank goodness we've never come across that. All said, what a miracle. And to second someone else post...about time for some good ol happy news. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@grahammonk8013]

Near where I used to live, a motorcyclist was seen to crash on a twisty country road, and he punched through the hedgerow into a plowed field. Ambulance and police were called, and when they pushed through the hedges they were startled to find *two* injured bikers and their bikes. The other rider had been in the field for at least 2 days with his broken leg pinned under the bike. When he crashed, nobody was around to see and help him. He was not in the best of condition.

[@lylebobroske5172]

What a happy story. Glad you were found Penny. Karen from Canada

[@DeAnneSmith-q4c]

Miracles still happen 🙏. Thank you Lord Jesus

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

Amen

[@dorothylewis1207]

These men are Real Heroes! God Bless You 🙏💕

[@ziggymarley4245]

God bless you both

[@persephoneblack888]

I'm so happy they found Penny, this is such a great story ❤ You guys are amazing.

[@JustMeB729]

Gosh I got a lump in my throat on this one. Thank God for those guys that found the car.

[@Lwah0812]

God did indeed have a different plan. These two men are heroes directed to her, they said they never go out there in the winter, wow what a blessing. Thank you both I am sure you will be getting an award of some kind which is much deserved. Penny I wish you good health and May you and your family bask in the Lords blessing this Christmas time. 💕

[@tshaffer9681]

God moves in mysterious ways. I'm so happy that you gentlemen found her. God Bless you and yours. Please stay safe. Happy Holidays everyone .!!!!

[@drico3747]

Amen! 🙏🏼❤️

[@Ggirl1990]

Amen 🙏❤️ & Praise God 🙌

[@ms.mojo_risin]

Amazing to be Alive, to Live, to be Lost…And to be Found by The Two Young Men and First Responders, Thank You 🙏

[@cynthiacollett6233]

Simply a Christmas miracle…God bless all.

[@brailrice]

Seems these two guys found a lucky penny on the ground.

[@CymonTempler]

😂

[@frankmdzr3045]

bro 🤦‍♂️

[@lilsaint91]

Bruh 😂

[@cheryl5994]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY TO END MY DAY. GOD'S HAND SURELY HAD A PLAY IN THIS, THE LITTLE THINGS THAT LED THOSE GUYS TO BE THERE WAS NOTHING SHORT OF A MIRACLE.

[@ladyinred8867]

AMEN!!!!! 🙏

[@kutter_ttl6786]

LOUD NOISES!

[@cheryl5994]

@@kutter_ttl6786 THERE'S ALWAYS ONE. 🙄

[@amyrice8128]

Divine planning. Christmas miracle for sure ❤

[@FYMASMD]

@@cheryl5994so if it’s part of gods plan, why would he have her crash and go through all this? That’s a pretty messed up plan. Crazy.👎

[@AllbuttJ]

God Bless !!! Beautiful story!! 😍 She wasn't hurt... Wow. Amen 🙏 ❤❤❤❤

[@beth-themess-8566]

oh my goodness ! what a blessing ! Thank You for sharing .... glad she is found and alive ..

[@theresehastings9030]

Total miracle Thankyou God

[@susiewheeler8197]

God Bless all involved

[@seventhdayissabbath8747]

Divine intervention 🙏

[@runningwater7873]

I am so happy Penny is alive. She is blessed on so many ways. The universe placed Eddie and Chase in this area where they found the crashed car with Penny in it. I am so happy she didn't succumb to any physical injuries. God has a plan for Penny. May Eddie and Chase be blessed with love and peace. Thanks for calling 911.

[@vanillasmerk5742]

Thank the Lord!

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

Amen Sister Vanilla

[@smileystoreysworld2882]

Wow Thank you 🙏 for caring enough to go the extra mile

[@davidsmith3736]

Thank God for those two men who found her.Great team effort.

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

It's a miracle!!! Hallelujah!!!

[@sandibaker5298]

OMGOSH! Who else couldn’t help but cry at this miracle?! Thank you, Lord!

[@ReadMachiavelli-gi3wk]

God bless Eddie & Chase..You doubled your worth as human beings. May your lives be as fortunate as your Rescuee! Semper Fi!

[@kevincage1641]

You doubled your worth as human beings sounds a lot like “ you are three fifths of a person”.

[@ReadMachiavelli-gi3wk]

@@kevincage1641 Geezes, Kevin, take that Blackthorn stick out of your backside, and you might heal those hemorrhoids a little quicker.

[@kevincage1641]

Your eurocentrism catches up to you my boy. Describing human action with economic values. Machiavelli is quite appropriate handle for you and yours

[@ReadMachiavelli-gi3wk]

@@kevincage1641 Aw, did i hurt your feelings? Get a kleenex, and mommy’ll bring you a binky & hot chocolate.

[@kevincage1641]

@@ReadMachiavelli-gi3wk Dude you are clearly angry and running on emotion. . I apologize if I offended you. Happy Friday

[@FiftiesForward]

And my daughter gets mad when i tell her to let me know she got somewhere and i can't get ahold of her ..glad this lady had loving family

[@robinschwartz6977]

God sent two decent human beings to rescue her. ❤❤❤

[@janethutcheson3678]

Praise the Lord, a Christmas miracle. Kudos to the young men who made a detour and went out.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Swagbosses7]

That was God's intervention to lead those men to her 🙏

[@Gregknows-uj8gg]

Wow! GOD does work in mysterious ways. Why else would those guys have been drawn too that spot. They themselves say that they had no reason too be there.

[@Gregknows-uj8gg]

@@blondeunicorn3025 not all the time sweetheart. A whole lot of bad things happen too good people. Where was GOD then?

[@jakedeutscher]

Idaho people are amazing. Gotta love them.

[@scorpioseason3868]

An act of God. Thank him. Amen

[@Jeff92346]

These two men are TRUE first responders.

[@JessicaBlaze89]

Thanks to these men for going the extra mile to find this beautiful soul!❤️ #GodBlessYall

[@jay__atx9191]

This gave me goosebumps 😢

[@scillyautomatic]

Good story! Strong lady!

[@marcelogaea1064]

How fortunate‼️👍🏼

[@johnmurphy9688]

Wowwww. Finally a great story. Well done to the guys that found her and all the rescuers. 👍

[@mist4926]

Blessing poured on you for listening to prompting to go down that road not having a reason.

[@marygillette4938]

A true miracle. Those two men were meant to find her. God is good

[@LavoyaSearcy-wz2tp]

It IS a miracle!! Gods intervention!! Thank You Guys so much!!!

[@scottprather5645]

Great story

[@boathousejoed1126]

Outstanding gentlemen!

[@sueb392]

Absolute heros ❤

[@soulchorea]

They said NO BROKEN BONES?! WOW. If I tripped and fell just where they were standing, let alone falling down the cliff, I surely would've broken something lol that is amazing

[@michaelmcgill4627]

Thank you Lord Jesus for your mercy and grace on this women’s life. I pray she realizes this second chance and gives her life to you.

[@kathyraffetto6042]

Wow! What a great story!

[@ZukaraTheGame]

That cowboy officer voice is so perfect for a movie

[@vtjmproductionsusa2390]

Bless you young Men🙏. Great work. 👍

[@teresasmith4145]

God uses whom He chooses🎉❤ Thanks guys. These are the only things you can take with you "YOUR GOOD WORKS"

[@Listentotrut]

Very strong and lucky lady

[@scottcrum3881]

Thank you two guys for stopping at that scene.!!!, which in turn led to Pennys rescue.!!!, You are hero’s.!!!

[@jimwortham8634]

Wow thanks so much for posting God, bless

[@gailjames6489]

Thank you, Holy Spirit, for guiding these 2 young to this woman who refused to give up.👏👏👏👏👏💙

[@radiocontrolled9181]

No god. No plan, no miracle, no bs. Its all random. This time randomness played in favor of the outcome. Most times it doesn't. It's all random folks. ✌️

[@janmitchell641]

A Christmas miracle! I’m so happy for Penny!

[@troyalger1603]

They were at the right place at the right time. Many kudos to these two young men.