Hikers are speaking out just days after being trapped amid dangerous flooding at Utah's Capitol Reef National Park. Authorities said there were no major injuries.
in a tweet."These roads remain closed. Search [and] Rescue teams were able to rescue all visitors from these areas by 10 p.m. last night.""A reminder that during monsoon season thunderstorms can develop quickly. Always check the forecast and avoid canyon areas when storms threaten. Thunderstorms are forecast through the weekend and more flash flooding could be likely," it noted.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, while assisting others, some park rangers were stranded. Eventually, they were able to get to high ground.North America, USA, Utah, Fruita, Capitol Reef National Park, West Cliffs Water pocket Fold, vistas along Notom Road.Vehicles drive through Capitol Reef National Park outside of Torrey, Utah, US, on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.Hikers walk up Grand Wash at Capitol Reef National Park outside of Torrey, Utah, US, on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
The office noted that the park service said there were no medical issues at the time, with the only injuries reported being minor cuts and lacerations.The DPS helicopter was able to make contact with people stranded at Capitol Gorge – where the road was washed out – and hoist them to a parking area.
"There were approximately 60 people in that parking lot that almost had to spend the night, however, the park rangers worked diligently to clear the roads, making them passible," the sheriff's office noted.Fox News' Timothy Nerozzi contributed to this report.Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox
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