28 Boy Scouts rescued from fast-moving floodwaters during river trip in West Virginia
A group of 28 Boy Scouts was rescued from fast-moving floodwaters during a river trip in West Virginia. The scouts, who were from Fairfax, Virginia, became stranded after unexpectedly strong currents forced them to the wrong side of the Cacapon River. They were later provided with pizza and hot cocoa while waiting for transportation home.
- ▪The Boy Scouts were on a routine river trip when conditions worsened unexpectedly.
- ▪Rescue crews were called to assist the stranded scouts along the Cacapon River.
- ▪The boys were eventually brought to safety and given food and drinks at a nearby cabin.
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Good News & Inspiring Stories 28 Boy Scouts rescued from fast-moving floodwaters during river trip in West Virginia The boys were later given pizza and hot cocoa at a nearby cabin while waiting for transportation home By Michael Sinkewicz , Brie Stimson Fox News Published May 24, 2026 4:58am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Tennessee cop rescues mother, 2 children from burning home Bodycam footage from the Chattanooga Police Department shows the officer running into a second-floor apartment to rescue the residents before returning to extinguish the flames.
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