LEAVENWORTH — The U.S. Forest Service says the 30 or so campers who were stranded by mudslides in northcentral Washington have been rescued.
Spokeswoman Susan C. Peterson says crews were able open a channel through a road to the popular camping area that allowed them to leave on Saturday.
They were stranded Friday when mudslides covered upper Icicle Road about 10 miles west of Leavenworth. Peterson says the slides were as wide as a football field and 10-12 feet deep in some places.
She says the campers spent a peaceful night with some sharing food, supplies, and blankets. She adds that now they will also be able to share a good story.
A medical helicopter was on standby during the ordeal in case of problems but there were no injuries.
Upper Icicle Road remains closed as crews work to clear the slides.
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