10 hikers rescued from swollen river

Ten hikers who braved heavy rains on Wednesday to make the trek to Three Pools at Paria, Blanchisseuse, were rescued by police after they became trapped by a swollen river.

The hikers had crossed the river on their way to Three Pools but the river’s level rose due to persistent rainfall making it impassable by the time the hikers were ready to leave. They used their cellular phones to call Blanchisseuse police who then got them safely over the river.

They were taken to the police station and were given hot beverages before being allowed to go home.