Coconino County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue members responded to a call Friday of two stranded hikers on the San Francisco Peaks. Rescuers received a call at around 5 p.m. about the hikers stuck on the Weatherford Trail near the Humphreys Saddle. The hikers activated the SOS feature on the emergency notification device after finding themselves in a snowfield around four feet deep. The response center notified search and rescue, who then went to the scene. At around 9:15 p.m. they found the hikers in good condition and assisted them back down the trail where they were reunited with family. The hikers are from Flagstaff and were well-prepared with the emergency device, extra food and water, blankets and a stove for warm food. It’s just a reminder that if you are going on a hike, especially in rugged country, to make sure you are prepared just in case you get lost or stuck along the way.
Coconino County Search And Rescue Tended To Two Stranded Hikers Friday
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