Rescue of 92-Year-Old Man in Oregon

A 92-year-old man who fell down an embankment in Oregon and spent the night in below-freezing temperatures was rescued and is recovering well, according to the Oregon State Police.

Troopers from the department were informed at around 3 p.m. on Nov. 7 that the motorist was overdue. The driver, identified as Larry Hendrickson by CBS News affiliate KOIN, had not reached his destination. His last known location was Interstate 84 in Baker County, Oregon.

On the morning of Nov. 8, the state police found Hendrickson's abandoned vehicle. They discovered Hendrickson "a short distance away ... down an embankment," covered in vegetation. He had been in the embankment overnight, surviving the life-threatening cold weather conditions.

Hendrickson was conscious and breathing when found. Police provided first aid until emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital.

We are grateful for this positive outcome

Cold weather exposure can be life-threatening and another night in these conditions may have been fatal.

Officials advise motorists to let their loved ones know where they are traveling to and what their expected arrival time is so any potential emergencies can be reported.