Nine college students were rescued after getting lost in Kentucky's Red River Gorge while hiking near the dangerous Indian Staircase trail to watch the sunset. With darkness falling, little water, and steep cliffs nearby, the students called 911, and the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team guided them down the mountain in a dramatic overnight rescue that ended with everyone safely home.

Listen For:

• How a sunset hike in Kentucky's Red River Gorge turned into a frightening night for nine college students

• The moment the hikers realized they were lost and dangerously close to a cliff

• How rescuers used phone coordinates and a hand line to guide everyone safely down the mountain

• Why the students' decision to stop hiking and call for help may have saved their lives

To see photos and video from both stories, visit GodUpdates:
https://www.godtube.com/blog/students-rescued-kentucky-hiking-trail.html

https://www.godtube.com/blog/honest-stranger-returns-lost-wallet-filled-with-cash.html

Tags: Kentucky hiking rescue, Red River Gorge, Indian Staircase trail, lost hikers rescued, college students rescued, search and rescue, everyday heroes, answered prayer, faith and hope

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