Lost hikers in Reservoir Lake area of Snowy Range found

Albany County Sheriff's Deputies were called out at 1:47 P.M. Monday, June 22 on a report of a pair of hikers who had gotten lost in the Reservoir Lake area of the Snowy Range Mountains, according to a post on the agency's Facebook page.

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The sheriff's office Search and Rescue division was activated to help with the rescue.

Rescuers Soon Learned About Two More Lost Hikers

Laramie Area Records and Communications (LARC) team made contact with the missing hikers and kept in touch with them as the rescue operation continued. They learned that two other hikers had also gotten lost in the same area.

By about 5:30 p.m. rescuers had found all four missing hikers and taken them back to the trailhead. By 8:30 p.m. everyone was off the mountain. No injuries were reported.

The post includes the following

The Albany County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Albany County Sheriff's Search & Rescue, Laramie Area Records and Communications (LARC), and all responding personnel whose teamwork and dedication contributed to a successful outcome.

The Albany County Sheriff’s Office reminds outdoor enthusiasts to familiarize themselves with the areas and trails they plan to explore before heading out and to carry proper navigation tools when recreating in unfamiliar terrain.

Albany County Sheriff's Office via Facebook

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