Warden Police came to the rescue of two stranded motorists Tuesday afternoon as they attempted to ford the Lind Coulee.

The two men, one in their 60's and one in their 70's, are from Othello and were attempting to survey the area. They underestimated the depth of the fording spot and became stuck.

The water was about 4 and a half feet high, but they did not want to risk getting out of the truck so they called for help.

Warden Police Chief Rick Martin and others from the local volunteer fire department came to the resuce and they captured part of the rescue on video.

They used another truck to pull the vehicle out of the water. No one was injured in the rescue.

This is a special month, recognizing a group of people who sacrifice so much for children. It is Foster Parent Appreciation Month, and, Families for Kids is honoring those who have offered their hearts, home, and time over the past year. They are calling it “A Day In May”.

Did you know foster parents:

• may be asked to take a child or children at any hour of the day or night, with little notice or information?
• may have to drive children many miles for dental or medical health care services?
• may have to participate in many meetings with multiple professionals and birth families while providing a safe, stable home?
• work through problems with the foster children in their home on really tough days when they've considered quitting?

If you know foster parents, be sure to let them know how much they are appreciated!

A motorcycle accident injured two people Saturday evening eight miles north of Hartline. First responders were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. to the accident.

Crash investigators say Benjamin A. Baer, 30, of Grand Coulee failed to make the curve at Road 50-Northeast while driving northbound. Baer and his wife, Anna, 25, were thrown from the motorcycle to the side of the road. Both were transported to Coulee Community Medical Center.

Anna was treated at the medical center for non-life threatening injuries. Mr. Baer was later flown to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane by MedStar helicopter for treatment of serious injuries to the head.

Investigators say they were wearing helmets not approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation to reduce the risk of head injuries.