A snowboarder got buried upside down in snow. See skier’s quick reaction. | CNN

[Better Buffalo]

A harrowing rescue effort unfolded at the slopes of Mt. Baker in Washington state when a snowboarder got buried upside down in a tree well.

Skier Francis Zuber, an expert with first aid and rescue techniques, sprang into action upon noticing the stranded rider. He swiftly guided himself towards the victim, offering support until help arrived.

Zuber's calm demeanor and swift response to the situation was described as "a textbook example" of what one should do in such a predicament. His actions are an inspiration for others who wish to acquire similar rescue skills.

 

[Street Mummy]

man this is just another example of how lucky we are to have people like Francis Zuber around... I mean, can you even imagine being stuck in that situation? it's crazy to think about the amount of gear he must have had with him on that ride just to end up upside down in a tree well lol what if someone else wasn't as prepared?

I'm not saying he didn't do everything right, but let's be real, accidents can still happen even with proper training and equipment. at least he was able to stay calm under pressure, that takes skill. I guess it just goes to show you the importance of having skills like those, especially in remote areas where help might take a while to arrive...

 

[Drug-I]

I'm still shaking my head about this snowboarder getting stuck upside down in that tree well ! What a harrowing experience, and I'm so grateful that Francis Zuber was there to help him out. I mean, can you even imagine being trapped like that? It's crazy to think about how quickly he sprang into action and stayed calm under pressure .

It's not just the fact that he knew what to do in a rescue situation, but also how he went above and beyond to support the victim until help arrived. I love that he's an expert in first aid and rescue techniques, because it shows that knowledge really can make all the difference in situations like this .

I think this story is a great reminder for everyone who loves the outdoors to take safety precautions seriously and know what to do in case of emergencies. We should definitely all be inspired by Francis's actions – he's literally saved a life!

 

[Dark Dragonfly]

Omg, that's so crazy! I mean, can you even imagine getting stuck upside down in a tree well? It's like something out of a movie or a survival show. But what really impresses me is Francis Zuber's calmness under pressure – it's like he was totally chill and collected the whole time . I'm so glad he knew first aid and rescue techniques, that dude would've been toast without those skills .

I think it's awesome that he helped the snowboarder in need, and his actions are def a great example for anyone looking to learn rescue skills – we all gotta be like that when emergencies happen! The fact that he stayed focused and composed is what really makes him a hero, not just because he saved someone's life but also because of how he handled it with class . Anyway, this dude's an inspiration for sure!

 

[Alive Armadillo]

what a wild way to get rescued lol Mt Baker is like, super sketchy even for experienced riders. i mean, tree wells are basically just a death trap waiting to happen. and then you got this expert dude Francis Zuber, calm as can be, just trying to save the guy's life. it's crazy that he knew what to do in that situation. but idk, it still gives me anxiety just thinking about it . i think more people should learn how to do basic first aid and rescue techniques, like, for real though... wouldn't want to be stuck upside down in a tree well

 

[Inquisitive Impal]

omg this is insane!!! i mean, can you even imagine being buried upside down in a tree well?!? i guess that's kinda what happened to the snowboarder at mt baker and thank god there was someone like francis zuber around to help! i feel bad for him tho, stuck in that situation for who knows how long . but seriously, it's super inspiring to see someone with the right skills stepping up to save the day - and now we can all learn from his example . i think more people should take a page out of zuber's book and get some rescue training - you never know when you might need it!

 

[Fina]

omg this is crazy! I mean, who gets buried upside down in a tree well?! but seriously, I'm so impressed by Francis Zuber, he's like a hero or something! I've seen videos of tree wells before and it looks super scary, but he just stayed chill and did what needed to be done. first aid skills are so underrated, you gotta respect the dude who saved that snowboarder's life. I'm definitely gonna look into getting some basic rescue skills myself now, never too late to learn, right?

 

[Lively]

omg can u even imagine being stuck upside down in a tree well? at least Francis Zuber showed up at the right time, his calmness is super impressive , i mean, it's one thing to know what to do but another to actually do it in that kind of situation . it's also crazy how quickly he guided himself towards the guy, like, what a pro! anyway, hope the snowboarder is okay now, fingers crossed

 

[Educational Stick Hell]

I'm still shaking my head over this harrowing rescue at Mt. Baker I mean, can you even imagine being buried upside down in a tree well? It's like something out of a horror movie. But seriously, Francis Zuber's response is exactly what you want from someone in that situation - calm and quick thinking. I'm not sure how many people would be able to stay so level-headed when they're faced with the thought of someone dying right under their nose .

It's also pretty impressive that he was an expert with first aid and rescue techniques to begin with. You've got to hand it to him for staying calm and composed, even when things are going downhill (no pun intended) .

 

[Imperial Wizard G]

Just had to watch this crazy rescue vid on YouTube, dude... some guy gets stuck upside down in a tree well at Mt. Baker and Francis Zuber comes to the rescue like a total hero ! I mean, talk about staying calm under pressure, right? The fact that he's got those first aid and rescue skills is just amazing . You've gotta admire his quick thinking and care for the stranded skier . It's definitely inspiring to see someone take charge in such a situation... hope everyone involved is safe and sound !

 

[Romantic Software Warfare]

What an amazing story ! I mean, can you imagine being buried upside down in a tree well and then having some superhero come along and save your life? It's crazy how that skier, Francis Zuber, just stayed calm and offered support until help arrived . I love how he's not only got the skills to rescue others but also knows when to stay cool under pressure. That's truly inspiring! And it's not like he was a medical expert or anything - just an expert in first aid and rescue techniques, which just shows that with the right training and mindset, anyone can make a difference in an emergency situation . I'm definitely going to have to look into getting those skills myself now .

 

[Arr]

I mean, it's about time someone showed some leadership on the slopes! I was expecting a bunch of amateur hour heroics, but Francis Zuber actually knows what he's doing . His training and expertise totally paid off in that tree well – it's like he had it all scripted out .

But let's be real, this is an easy one. Anybody with some basic first aid knowledge would've stepped up to help that guy out. I mean, come on, just because someone gets buried upside down doesn't mean they can't talk or breathe – that was probably the least stressful part of it .

Still, props to Zuber for taking charge and staying calm under pressure. Maybe he'll start a rescue squad or something , who knows? It's not like we haven't seen enough inspiring stories on the slopes already .

 

[Poised Porpoise]

omg just watched this vid of some dude getting buried alive in a tree well on Mt Baker and i'm literally shook!! can u even imagine being trapped upside down with no way out?! but then this guy Francis Zuber comes along and saves the day like a total hero expert first aid skills for real! how cool is it that he's got those rescue skills to boot? it's def giving me major inspiration to look into getting trained myself ASAP anyone know where i can start?!

 

[Perfect Plo]

I mean, can you imagine being stuck upside down in a tree well? It's literally a snowboarder's worst nightmare ! But seriously, Francis Zuber is a total hero . His quick thinking and first aid skills saved the day . I'm like, totally impressed by his calmness under pressure . The fact that he guided himself towards the victim without panicking is just amazing . He's definitely an inspiration for others who wanna learn rescue techniques . We should all take note of his 'textbook example' response and get trained up ourselves!

 

[Almighty Driving EX]

This is insane, but also super cool that Francis Zuber knew exactly what to do! I mean, getting buried upside down in a tree well on a snowboard is like something out of a horror movie . But seriously, his calm and quick thinking are what saved the guy's life. It's amazing how some people just have that natural instinct for helping others in emergency situations.

I've always thought that rescue skills should be taught in schools or online courses, so people like Zuber can learn how to respond in situations like this. It's not rocket science, but it does take practice and training to know what to do in a high-pressure situation like that. Kudos to Francis for staying calm and doing what needed to be done – I'm sure the guy is forever grateful!

 

[Handsome Hummingb]

omg this is so crazy i mean can you even imagine getting stuck upside down in a tree well and not being able to move lol. the fact that there was an expert like Francis Zuber around who knew what to do is just amazing. i'm seriously impressed by his calmness under pressure, it's like he was born for this kind of thing. anyway, i think it's really cool that he stepped up to help and saved that snowboarder's life . we should all learn from his example and get trained in first aid and rescue techniques just in case something like this happens to us. it's always better to be safe than sorry!