Tahlequah firefighters helped rescue 15 people camping in Cherokee County as floodwaters began to rise early Sunday morning. The flooding happened after overnight storms hit the area.

Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to Littlefield’s campground at Spring Creek, which is near Peggs, after law enforcement reported that 15 people were stranded in the floodwaters while camping just before 11 a.m.

Rescue boats were deployed, and first responders were able to reach the campsite about a quarter of a mile from the nearest accessible county road, according to firefighters. Campers were safely rescued from their camp with no injuries.

First responders from Tahlequah, Peggs, the Grand River Dam Authority, Illinois River and Locust Grove all assisted with the rescue.

Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.