Gold Bar, WA – Two campers were rescued Monday night after floodwaters trapped them inside a tent near the 700 block of Croft Avenue in Gold Bar, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office said deputies and Snohomish County Fire District 5 responded around 8:30 p.m. Monday after rising water left the pair unable to escape the area on their own. The campers were staying near a wooded section off Croft Avenue, a part of eastern Snohomish County that has seen repeated flooding concerns during recent heavy rain.
According to officials, deputies deployed aerial drones to locate the campers and help guide fire personnel to their exact position. Flooded terrain and darkness made access difficult, prompting crews to use a watercraft to reach the tent site. Firefighters then safely transported both individuals to dry ground.
Authorities did not report any injuries, and no additional evacuations were needed in the surrounding Gold Bar community. The Sheriff’s Office did not immediately release the identities of the campers or further details on the extent of flooding in the area.
Residents across Snohomish County have experienced several rounds of rainfall over the past week, contributing to elevated stream levels and localized flooding near low-lying roads, trails, and campsites. Emergency crews urged outdoor visitors to closely monitor conditions, particularly when camping near rivers or creeks that can rise quickly after storms.
Anyone living near Croft Avenue or the Wallace River corridor who notices sudden water level increases is encouraged to report hazardous conditions to local authorities.
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