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The teenagers were provided with blankets, medical attention as needed, and food. They were then escorted back to safety, arriving at their relieved family members at approximately 00:30 hours on May 15, 2022.

"It was an incredible feeling," said Emily, 17. "We were so relieved to see the search party. We knew we were going to be okay." StrandedTeens.14.05.22.Belle.Claire.Stranded.Te...

According to authorities, the teens had been hiking for hours on Saturday morning when they decided to take a detour through a particularly rugged section of the trail. As they navigated through the dense forest, a sudden storm rolled in, bringing with it heavy rain and strong winds. The teenagers were provided with blankets, medical attention