I have a dead battery

Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 6:08 a.m. (PT), we received a request for help with an offroad recovery in Oregon. The requester, David Van Arsdale, submitted the following information: “I have a dead battery. Not a 911 situation. At anybody convenience is fine. Monday or Tuesday. I am hidden behind a Knoll. It is my understanding from a ranger it might be easier to come up from hwy. 6 on Fox Creek Ridge Road rather than Jorden Creek road. / I’m with the vehicle / I can help cover the cost of fuel.”

Our administrator, Al Fontan, contacted the requester and verified the contact information provided, GPS location, and current situation before sending the request to local volunteers. In this particular recovery, we contacted volunteers within a 20-mile radius.

From the group of contacted volunteers we got Clayton Shaddox, a local volunteer who was 45 miles away and willing to assist.

By 11 a.m.,Clayton was available to go help David. The request was completed without any issues.

We want to express our gratitude to Clayton for his willingness to travel a considerable distance solely to assist someone in need.

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