UPDATE - Six people were hoisted by helicopter to safety after major flooding at Capitol Reef National Park earlier today.
TORREY, Utah — A Flash Flood Warning was issued Thursday for Capitol Reef National Park and surrounding areas, forcing the closure of the park's Scenic Drive south of the Fruita Campground.
Video below from Mike McPharlin shows rushing water at Capitol Reef National Park during Thursday's storms Some park rangers were stranded while they tried to get people out of the wash and to safety, however they were able to find higher ground, the sheriff's office reported. Crew were able to make contact with people who were stranded and hoist six of them to a parking area where 60 other people were gathered.
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