The Brief

CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - Two 19-year-old hikers were rescued after getting caught in a flash flood on Oct. 10.

What we know:

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office initiated a search and rescue operation after the two girls didn't return from a planned overnight trip along West Clear Creek outside of Camp Verde.

They had begun their trip on Thursday, Oct. 9.

One of the hikers sent a text message around 2 p.m. Friday, saying they were caught in a flash flood and had to climb up a canyon to escape. They were trying to return to the trail with a limited water.

Communication was lost shortly after.

Dig deeper:

Deputies confirmed the hikers' vehicle was at the trailhead. DPS Ranger tried to fly a helicopter, but severe weather conditions interfered. A ground search involving dep

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