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Six rescued by helicopter from Proctor Canyon flash flooding
By Gephardt Daily Staff · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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Six individuals were rescued via helicopter after becoming trapped by flash flooding in Garfield County's Proctor Canyon on Wednesday.
Key takeaways
- Six people were rescued by helicopter from Proctor Canyon.
- Flash flooding in Garfield County trapped the group on Wednesday.
- The individuals were riding side-by-side utility vehicles when they became stranded.
- A Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter performed the rescue.
A Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter rescued six people who were trapped by flash flooding in Proctor Canyon in Garfield County on Wednesday.
The individuals were riding side-by-side utility vehicles in the canyon when they became stranded by fast-moving waters.
The rescue operation was conducted using a Utah Department of Public Safety chopper to reach those stuck in the canyon due to the flooding.
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