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Six rescued by helicopter from Proctor Canyon flash flooding

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A view from inside a narrow Utah sandstone canyon showing dark, wet silt and debris on the canyon floor following a flash flood event, with misty canyon walls in the background.
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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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