CHECKING LANDING: Guardsman checks landing areas suitability for rescue chopper.

  • Arkansas National Guard
  • CHECKING LANDING: Guardsman checks landing area’s suitability for rescue chopper.

The eight members of a Louisiana Boy Scout troop stranded since Sunday by high water while hiking along a trail in the Little Missouri River watershed in the Ouachita National Forest have been rescued. State Police spokesman Bill Sadler said a National Guard helicopter spotted the six Scouts and two adult leaders early this morning. The crew lifted them out — all in good shape — about 6:30 a.m. this morning and took them to meet parents who’d gathered nearby.

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UPDATE: The Scouts are heading home to Lafayette. A scraped knee seems to be the extent of damage. The troop was warm, dry and hungry when picked up.

More details from Fox 16.

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ON THE JUMP: Capt. Christopher Heathscott, who also took photos, recounts the mission.

HEADING HOME: Guardsman leads Scouts to helicopter.

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