A Boy Scout troop from Fairfax, Virginia, found themselves in a precarious situation during a river trip in West Virginia when fast-moving floodwaters trapped them on the wrong side of the Cacapon River. The incident occurred on a Saturday afternoon, turning a routine outing into an unexpected rescue mission.

Unexpected Turn of Events

The scouts, who were navigating the Cacapon River in Hampshire County, encountered rapidly intensifying water conditions following a storm. Micah Campbell, accompanying the scouts, explained that the river’s current became unexpectedly strong, prompting the group to seek safety on the riverbank. However, they soon realized they were stranded on the opposite side of the river.

“We were doing a river trip and the current and the strength of the river turned out to be a little stronger than we thought,” Campbell shared. “When some of the boys went into the river, we decided to call it off and go on shore. And now we were on the wrong side of the river, so we needed some help getting across.”

Rescue Efforts

Jeffrey West, whose father owns a nearby cabin, witnessed the situation unfold and noted that rescue crews were promptly called to assist. Watercraft were dispatched to transport the scouts safely across the river, bringing relief to the stranded group. The entire ordeal lasted approximately 45 minutes.

West recounted the day’s events with a touch of humor, mentioning that he had initially planned for a “quiet weekend at the cabin.” After the rescue, the scouts gathered at the cabin, where they were provided with pizza and hot cocoa while awaiting transportation back home. Arrangements were made to shuttle the scouts out of the area, ensuring their safe return.

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