In the San Bernardino Mountains of California, a camper and his dog were successfully rescued by the San Bernardino County Fire Department after being stranded due to heavy snowfall. The rescue operation involved the use of a snowcat, a specialized vehicle designed for navigating deep snow. The camper, an experienced outdoorsman, was located in the Holcomb Valley backcountry, situated several miles from the Pacific Crest Trail at an elevation exceeding 7,000 feet. Over four feet of snow had accumulated since Sunday, making driving impossible and necessitating the rescue.