Texas Boy Scouts troop rescued from New Mexico forest after heavy rains left them stranded

Saturday, October 22, 2022
NEW MEXICO -- A Boy Scout troop from El Paso, Texas had to be rescued after getting stranded for several days in a New Mexico forest.

On October 1st 16 scouts and nine adults set off for what was supposed to be a week-long camping trip in Gila National Forest.
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But heavy rain and a rising river prevented the scouts from leaving their campsite.



Families back home became worried when they didn't hear from their loved ones.

New Mexico state police said they got a call from someone in the troop on October 8, but bad weather prevented them from attempting a rescue.



Rescuers flew in the next day to save the troop.

State police, along with the New Mexico National Guard, located the troop and airlifted them all to safety.
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The Boy Scouts were reunited with their families at the National Monument's Visitor Center.

Thankfully no one was hurt.

Information from CNN was used in this report.