A trucker found himself in a tight spot on Thursday, November 7th, when his truck got stuck on a snowy Highway 96 near Silver Cliff, Colorado.

What happened: The driver, coming from Georgia, faced trouble as his "extra long" flatbed lacked snow chains, a challenging oversight on snowy roads.

• Local residents jumped in to help, with one using a front-end loader to clear the highway.
• Deputies helped by blocking traffic to allow the trucker to safely back up to Bunker Hill Road.
• Siefert enterprises assisted by plowing the intersection to provide a clear path.

The legal angle: While not illegal in Custer County to drive without chains, the driver did receive a citation for blocking the highway, noted local authorities. The county requires chains based on specific conditions, which this incident did not meet.

Community effort: The situation showed the community's readiness to assist a trucker in need, highlighted by the cooperation between local citizens and the police to resolve the issue, an effort greatly appreciated.

No one was hurt during the incident, ensuring a challenging day ended safely for all involved, according to Fox 21 News.