Emergency near the Salton Sea

[shanester]

If anybody with recorvery gear can help my family and I out Id so greatly appreciate it. We are stuck on the beach at Bombay Beach and the nearest crossroad is Fifth and Aisle of Palms. 911 won't help and the towing companies refuse to go on the beach. I have $100 cash to make the trip worth it.

Thanks guys

 

[larryt]

There are some towing and recovery folks at Ocotillo Wells, not too far from you, who are used to this type of thing. I'll see if I can find some info and maybe someone else can chime in with more.

 

[shanester]

Thank you Larry

 

[billygoats]

Sorry I can't help. Lookup Socal offroad recovery " group on Facebook. Bunch of nice guys networking to help out.

 

[billygoats]

If you want to post up exact coordinate, and a pic, I can post your coordinate and your phone number on that group page.

 

[mrbigboy]

I found this, Yelp says he's the guy to call:

SoCal recovery & Towing
760-464-7732

 

[jbuswim]

Is a winch needed?
Will a snatch strap work?

 

[shanester]

Hi guys, thanks for the responses. We're basically sitting on the frame right now. We're really deep in some nasty mud. California Highway Patrol is with us now and a tow truck is on the way. Border Patrol came out earlier with their 4x4 and straps but that attempt failed.

It's starting to sprinkle too. That coupled with my wife and kids freaking out and the smell of the Salton Sea, this situation is terrible.

I'll try to post pics and an exact coordinate. Thanks again for the help guys.

 

[shanester]

 

[shanester]

I don't know how to get proper coordinates but here is what Maps is telling me:

9500–9548 Aisle of Palms
CA 92257
United States

 

[billygoats]

If this looks right, I'll post up your info on the recovery page.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Get the coordinates of a place you find on the map with your browser, like Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer.

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Right-click the place or area on the map.
3. Select What's here?
4. A card appears at the bottom of the screen with more info.

 

[shanester]

@billygoats thats exactly it. Really hoping the tow truck has what it takes to get us out. I'll be sure to update this page. Thanks guys.

 

[billygoats]

In efforts to save time and get you exposure, I posted up the screenshot from above. Once you update, weather it be the tow truck or helpers, I'll take down your phone number from the post. Good luck

 

[shanester]

 

[shanester]

Thank you @billygoats

Will definitely keep everyone posted and your help is much appreciated

 

[billygoats]

Also if you have a ratchet strap and some 2x4 you can strap them to around the rear tires to act as sand paddles.

 

[shanester]

I don't unfortunately. I almost brought my snow chains on this trip. Wondering if those would have helped.

 

[shanester]

 

[billygoats]

I hope someone contacts you. Keep your family warm. Don't spin too much. Don't want a blown front diff!