State Patrol rescues several motorists stranded in rural Nebraska counties

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska State Patrol said it rescued several motorists who were stranded in whiteout conditions overnight on Friday.

In one case, an adult and juvenile got stuck along Highway 92 in Saunders County and were running low on gas by Saturday afternoon.

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Col. John Bolduc, superintendent of NSP, said despite rescue attempts, troopers struggled to get within six miles of the pair.

But Bolduc said dispatchers were able to stay in contact with the two, who were prepared with food and water in their vehicle.

By Saturday evening, the state patrol said crews made it through snow drifts to the pair and rescued them.

Officials say since Monday, troopers have responded to over 1,000 weather-related incidents, including 996 motorist assists.

Bolduc said many of the drivers “thought it was safe to travel” before getting stranded.

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With extremely cold temperatures and snow being blown back onto roads, officials urge Nebraskans to stay home and avoid any driving.

If you become stuck or stranded, call 911 or *55 for help.