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70 people rescued after storms strand moab 240 runners
Severe storms and flash flooding left approximately 70 runners and volunteers stranded in the Utah desert for nearly 12 hours before authorities helped evacuate them.
By SLC Scoop StaffOctober 17, 20261 views
What started as an ultramarathon in southern Utah turned into a nearly 12-hour ordeal after severe storms and flash flooding swept through the Moab area.
Approximately 70 runners and volunteers participating in the Moab 240 became stranded as dangerous conditions made it difficult to leave the area.
Emergency crews eventually helped evacuate the group.
