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Multiple Crews Respond to Car in Colorado River

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Feb 5, 2013 at 12:18 AM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 5, 2013 at 12:29 AM MDT

LOMA, Colo.- An unusual report of a car in the Colorado River sends multiple crews to Loma Monday evening.

Rescue crews received a call about a car in the Colorado River near the Loma boat ramp around 7 p.m.

The Lower Valley Fire District, the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, Fruita Police and Grand Junction all responded to the scene.

ICE Rescue Teams were able to recover the driver from the partially submerged vehicle.

She was treated for hypothermia and sent to Saint Mary's Hospital.

Officials continue to investigate the incident and are not ruling out any causes at this time.

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Judge said on Tuesday, Feb 5 at 9:34 AM

Pretty sure they can rule out intelligence. Welcome to Happy Valley!

Just Say-In said on Tuesday, Feb 5 at 10:32 AM

The car was on the opposite side of the river, she almost made it to the other side. Again there is no way this was an accident, placing Fire and Sheriff rescue personnel at risk. And now enviromental issues, the cars in the river! Charge her criminally and send her the clean up bill.

good old boy said on Tuesday, Feb 5 at 12:11 PM

Can you say, "Hold my beer"??

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