Zion National Park: Rescue teams continue search for hiker in Utah after flash flood
Rangers received a report Friday afternoon that several hikers were « swept away » by a flash flood in the Narrows near the Sinawava Temple, a park news release said.
« Park rangers and other members of Zion’s search and rescue team responded quickly to this event, and we are continuing our efforts, » Park Superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh said.
Rangers found an injured hiker who had been carried several hundred yards downstream, the statement said. This person was taken to hospital for treatment.
« Other rangers hiked Riverside Walk and found several hikers isolated by high water on high ground, » the statement said. « The Rangers ordered them to stay put until the water receded and then helped them to safety. »
Rangers also interviewed groups of visitors leaving the Narrows and Riverside Walk to ensure no one was missing, the statement said. Officials later learned that Agnihotri was late from a trip to the Narrows.
The affected areas are closed to public access.
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