April 18, 2011

Boy Scouts Rescued After Being Stranded By High Water

Boy Scouts Rescued After Being Stranded By High Water: MyFoxDC.com

WHITE'S FERRY, Md. - Montgomery County fire officials have rescued a group of Boy Scouts who became trapped by high water while camping near White's Ferry. Assistant Fire Chief Scott Graham said Monday morning that fourteen Boy Scouts and six of their advisers who were camping overnight were unable to leave a campground site due to high water surrounding them. None of the scouts were injured. Heavy rain over the weekend has resulted in flooded rivers and streams. A Coastal Flood Warning in effect until midnight Monday.

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