^ This. I've recovered more than a few vehicles when off roading, and been recovered myself a few times. We were always careful, always cognizant of safety when doing so, but the reality is your rig might sustain more damage during the recovery. We'd get creative in attempts to save someone's rig...multiple recovery vehicles, snatch blocks, hi-lift jacks, you name it...but if we have to choose between saving additional damage from happening, and safety, we're choosing safety every time.