Canyon Miracle: Woman Found Alive Four Days After Her Chevy Takes 200-Yard Tumble

On Tuesday, December 5th, Penny Clark went out on an errand in her SUV. Nobody heard from her or saw her until December 9th around noon when two men found her car about 200 yards below the edge of a Canyon in Idaho. Rescue workers reached her an hour later and found her conscious and alert. Those involved are calling it nothing short of a miracle.

Kay was driving near Map Rock Rd and Rim Rd when she went over the edge most likely on the 5th. Authorities recognized that the report they received from the two men matched the vehicle Clark was driving when she disappeared. The dispatched units and ultimately located the missing woman about 40 feet below her Chevrolet Equinox in the same ravine.

Initially, police called for a helicopter to reach her but decided that instead, they’d simply get there on foot faster. Once on scene, Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue members decided to carry her out of the canyon. It took them two hours and ultimately a helicopter flew her to a local hospital.

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Canyon County Sheriff’s Office

“This is frankly one of the most miraculous incidents that I can recall in all my years in law enforcement, and it’s a true testament to the strength and fortitude of Penny Clark,” said Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue in a statement on Facebook.

“The medics who evaluated her on scene believe that she had been there for at least a couple of days, and more than likely since Tuesday when her family last had contact with her. It’s truly a miracle, and I’m hopeful that she makes a full recovery,” she continued.

It’s amazing to see everyone that worked so well together to recover Ms. Clark. If anything this is a great reminder to be careful behind the wheel and to stay alert to other motorists who might need a hand, even if they’re 200 yards below in a canyon.