CKPR - Friday, May 24, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. (ET) - Segment #4

so you just kinda hope and pray that they can get in and out of there without a problem. [narrator]: joining dylan... [narrator]: ...is operator steve white. [steve]: I grew up in the mission area. I've been up through all the forest service roads... ...but this road, it's very rough. [narrator]: dylan and steve make it to the wreck... Turn to the left? Yeah, keep coming. [narrator]: ...and line up their tow trucks. There, that's good, bud. There she is. [narrator]: the pickup truck is 40 feet down the bank. [dylan]: somebody's ended up grabbing the soft shoulder of the road, and it slid off, and then rolled down the embankment. That tree's the last thing holding it, other than a bunch of twigs. He caught the only tree that was actually in the area. [narrator]: yesterday... Unforgiving road. [narrator]: ...dylan scouted the wreck... Getting held up by this tree. [narrator]: ...and discovered it clinging to a single trunk. Gotta be about 1,000 feet down. He's lucky. [narrator]: the driver walked away... He's, uh, got a banged-up shoulder, and that's it. [narrator]: ...but the wreck could let go any time. [dylan]: as soon as we pull on it, and we move it off the tree, it's sort of just free hanging. [narrator]: to make sure his own truck doesn't go over the edge... So this tree right here... Okay. [narrator]: ...dylan runs a line to a tree above the road. These wreckers are not designed to pull over the side. Throwing an anchor line up to a strong tree will give me that anchor that I need. Only thing worse than a truck in the ditch is a tree on top of the truck in the ditch. [narrator]: once secured, dylan climbs down to rig onto the pickup. There's, uh, not much stopping this thing once it starts getting momentum. [narrator]: with one line holding on to dylan's truck, the two wreckers will flip the truck onto its wheels, then slide it up to the road. As dawn breaks... Yeah, we're getting some better light. Yeah. [narrator]: ...dylan and steve start to winch. Yeah, go ahead, steve. You do your best to do the least amount of damage. We're hoping that dylan can winch it forward, and I can winch the truck off its side and onto its tires. Keep coming, keep coming. Nope! [narrator]: but the wreck... [narrator]: ...is rolling the wrong way. Whoa! Hold on, hold on! [banging] Luxury European appliances designed to create a new kitchen experience. Furniture collections are custom designed, Canadian made with 4 to 6 week lead times. Visit us today for a one-stop-shop experience. The Thunder Bay Source, your source for news plus all that's coming in the week ahead. This week... The city has hired a retired two star general to fill the city manager vacancy. Confederation College names a new presidents starting in September. And, perseverance pays off for the 10-mil road roace winners. Plus, a local dog wins best of her breed at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. The Thunder Bay Source, turn to it every week. >>It takes seconds for an accident to happen. >>And your life is changed forever. >>Getting the compensation you deserve is not a favour. >>It's a right. >>Call us today for a free consultation. >>And get Canada's largest personal injury firm. >>Fighting for you. From the sports field... To meet ups with friends... Celebrating wins... And the best of friends... Taking one for the team...

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in less than 30 kilometres. Tonight... Any other concerns, questions? [narrator]: ...al will only be towing if there's a problem. [al]: in case there's a failure, I can hook onto the front of that convoy and drag it up off the highway. Because if this baby's parked in the middle of the coquihalla, that whole highway is shut down. All righty. Let's light 'er up. [al]: it's just another day in B.C. here. [narrator]: the convoy, led by al... [narrator]: ...starts the slow and steady climb... [narrator]: ...guided by the one man who knows every hazard of the highway. We're just gonna be pulling out of here. They're going to have to stop a couple times to hook the push trucks up and stuff. Huge amount of pressure. This piece of equipment has got to be there tonight. [narrator]: so far... [narrator]: ...the weather is holding, but any change, and al will be facing a nightmare. [al]: that truck happens to break traction for half a tire rotation... [snaps fingers] ...there goes the rear end like that. Now we got half a million pounds stuck in the middle of the coquihalla highway. Goin' up the hill... We're coming up on the steepest part. [al]: as we're going up the high mountain pass, the weather changes... [al]: now it's starting to snow. What if mother mountain is really going to fire up? That can be a real problem for us. Hopefully it's just a little squall, and isn't going to, uh, turn into the normal coquihalla disaster up here. A new password on a new day on ctv What do Ontario Dairy Farmers bring to the table? A million little things. From 5 am wake up calls... ...to living the words “never put off till tomorrow what you can get done today”. Bringing together what our parents taught us... and what our kids can. Passion, caring... ...learning and growing, year after year. The knowledge that if we set the table, every day, take care of the little things, the big things will take care of themselves. That's how you milk. (Laughing) Joint: I'm not driving, I'm way too stoned... how are you feeling beer? Since we had that toke I'm not driving tonight at all. Both: What about you Dave? Beer: You only had a couple of drinks. Joint: And only a couple of puffs. Dave: I don't drink and drive. No way I'm getting behind the wheel when I smoked weed too. How are we getting home then? You can drive, Dave! C'mon Dave! Beer: Take one for the team, buddy! Don't let weed and alcohol influence your decision to drive. (phone dialing) Dave: Ya, I need a ride. It's Leon's Storewide Super Sale! Save up to 50% on furniture. Save up to 50% on mattresses. Plus, get an l2 washer and dryer set for only $998 including a 2 year warranty! Ends Wednesday! Lookin' for a place to meet friends, book a party or have your shag? Komar's Dragon's Den at the Landmark Hotel on Dawson is the place to go. The tunes are always rockin' - Sing your heart out with Karaoke or dance the night away. Challenge friends to a game of pool or watch the big screens. Breakfast, lunch or supper selections are available with your favourite beverage. Join us for your next night out... for food, drinks and tons of fun!! See ya at Komar's Dragon's Den at the Landmark Hotel on Dawson Road. Your experience with a car dealer and repair centre should always be number one - and it's right there in the name you can trust, Auto One Car Care & Service Centre. Auto One is committed to excellence and has a quality selection of pre-owned vehicles. Along with E-Bikes and a variety of comfortable and convenient mobility vehicles. Their team of technicians can service all vehicles, regardless of make or model and get you set up with the right tires. Auto One also offers financing options on vehicle sales and repair services. Get all-in-one service at Auto One, 80 Court Street South. I'm Fiona Gardiner, that's what's happening. What's Happening, your community event connection. Sunday through Friday on ckpr Thunder Bay.

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