LAKE GEORGE, Colo. (KRDO) – On Monday, two 17-year-old hikers were rescued after getting lost near Lake George, thanks to the Park County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) K-9 Rip.
Around 6:04 p.m., Park County Communications received an S.O.S. call from one of the boys, who reported that he and his friend had gotten separated while hiking. They were lost, had no food or water, and were unprepared for the weather.
Several agencies responded to the emergency, including Park Teller County Search and Rescue, Lake George Fire Protection District, Park County Search and Rescue, South Park County Fire & EMS, Hartsel Fire Department, and the Fairplay Police Department. These teams brought specialized equipment, such as a human tracker, drones, and PCSO’s K-9 Rip…