NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Emergency crews rescued two hunters trapped in mud flats at Lake McConaughy’s Cedar View Area on Monday. Soon after, a large structure fire at Sandy Beach Paradise occurred, resulting in a total loss.

The Lake McConaughy Dive Rescue Team responded to the Cedar View Area after two hunters became stuck in mud flats. Nebraska Game and Parks assisted by deploying an airboat.

Rescuers, wearing cold-water survival suits, successfully removed one hunter, then a second hunter and his dog, from the mud and water. Both hunters were transported by Garden County EMS for hypothermia.

Assisting agencies included the Lake McConaughy Dive Rescue Team, Nebraska Game and Parks, Kingsley Lake Fire Department (KLFD), Lewellen Fire Department, Keith County Sheriff’s Office, Nebra

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