SCOTT COUNTY, Va. — UPDATE (May 25, 10:30 a.m.) - Officials reported successful rescue efforts for all hikers involved.
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According to officials, more than 25 people were stranded near Devils Bathtub in Virginia late Sunday evening.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene to aid in the rescue.
By 6:30 a.m. Monday morning, officials said at least seven stranded hikers were near the bathtub area of the trail. A water rescue team was also working to bring them to safety.
Crews said they were able to communicate with and locate the rest of the hikers in the creek crossings.
According to the Fort Blackmore Volunteer fire department, the call came in at around 7:15 p.m. Sunday evening. The hikers were spread out on the trail.
Heavy rain had pushed through the area, causing flash flooding.
Swift-water rescue from Norton was called in to assist in the rescue efforts.