Rescue at Zoar Valley

Nine people and 2 dogs that were stranded overnight inside the Zoar Valley Gorge have been rescued. The hikers were on a ledge approximately 60 feet from the bottom of the gorge, and were there overnight, until a helicopter team was able to lift them to safety at around 7 o'clock this morning. The group of hikers was stranded Sunday evening, when rising waters cut off their access to a trail across the creek and to safety. Late Sunday, workers were able to drop supplies to them by helicopter, and a medical crew was on scene through the night.