The Brief
- Dozens of campers are stranded at Cave Springs Campground along Oak Creek after heavy rainfall flooded the area.
- A bridge that serves as the sole access point to the campground is blocked by rushing water and trapped debris.
- The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office reported about 65 people are stranded, though no immediate evacuations have been requested.
SEDONA, Ariz. – Dozens of campers are stranded after heavy rain flooded a campsite along Oak Creek. The floodwaters are trapping visitors at Cave Springs Campground, which is about 30 minutes north of Sedona.
This bridge is the only access in and out of Cave Springs Campground. However, with rushing water overflowing the crossing and logs and debris trapped in the middle, it is leaving campers with no way out.
What they’re saying:
“Well, it looks like we can’t get back across to where your side is,” said Steve Branch.…