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A group of 44 hikers had to be rescued from an Arizona state park

Posted at 9:51 AM, Aug 23, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-23 13:01:45-04

PHOENIX — Dozens of hikers at an Arizona state park had to be helped out of the wilderness area overnight, officials said.

Officials say a group of 44 hikers were assisted out of the park, including several who were overcome with heat, at Lost Dutchman State Park.

Two of the hikers were reportedly evacuated by helicopter.

According to Superstition Fire Medical Department, crews from their department were helped by Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and Arizona Department of Public Safety at the rescue Thursday night.

It's unclear how long the hikers were out before the rescue.

This story was originally published on KNXV.