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70 runners and volunteers rescued after Utah floods
Original: 70 runners, volunteers safely evacuated after floods stranded them in San Juan County
Seventy runners and volunteers were safely evacuated after flash floods stranded them in San Juan County, Utah. Rescue teams moved everyone out without reported injuries, according to local reporting. Flooding in the region has repeatedly trapped outdoor groups in recent years, and the incident is renewing attention on the dangers of canyon and desert events during storm season.
Why now: Flash flooding stranded a large group of people, making the successful evacuation newsworthy amid regional storm coverage.
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