YouTube, KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREAWhen you are stuck in a troublesome situation, it’s important that you keep a sound mind so you can think of ways to survive.
Meet Jerry
YouTube, KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA81-year-old Jerry Jouret is a former NASA employee who got trapped in his car for a week after getting caught up in a snowstorm during a long drive.
His Route
YouTube, KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREAOn February 24th, Jerry was traveling from Big Pine, California to Gardnerville, Nevada when his SUV got stuck during a bad snowstorm on a desolate California Highway.
From Four Hours To Seven Days
PexelsIt was only supposed to be a 4-hour drive, but it took him seven days and a medical chopper to get through the highway.
He Checked The Weather
PexelsBefore leaving the house, Jerry checked the weather and thought he could beat the approaching snowstorm, but he was wrong. On the road, he got his car stuck and that’s when the blizzard hit.
How He Survived
PexelsFor seven days, Jerry conserved his car’s battery and fuel by only turning it on for a short period of time for heating and kept himself warm with a windbreaker, quilt, and bath towel.
His Food
PexelsHe divided the snacks that he had with him in the SUV – including croissants, candy, and biscotti – so they would last for a few days.
Staying Hydrated
PexelsJerry would then open the window to get some ice as a water source, and that’s how he managed to survive until rescue came.
Help Arrived
PexelsEventually, when the snowstorm subsided, a chopper searched the area and initially mistook Jerry’s SUV as a big rock, but after they circled back, they saw Jerry waving his hand from the car window.
He’s Safe
PexelsWhen they got him out of his SUV, the rescuers took Jerry to the hospital. He was cleared a few hours later after seeing no injuries or signs of hypothermia.
Watch how Jerry survived a week inside his car in the middle of a snowstorm in the video below.
Watch Video Here:
