Request for emergency help

My dear crappie fishing brothers from Arkansas, I have a friend from La. who's son is lost in Arkansas along with a group of scouts. Here is his plea, if anyone can lend help or be on the watch out for them it would be most welcome.

""""My grandson went camping and hiking with the boy scouts in Langley, Arkansas. They are in the Ouachita National Forest on the Eagle Rock Trail. The van was found parked by the Winding Stairs Trailhead.

Langley is just west of Hot Springs. If anyone knows someone that could help or have resources that could help find these boys please call me. My son is there now.

They were supposed to be home (back in Louisiana) yesterday. (Sunday)
Donald Ducote
318-359-1815 """"

Thanks for listening and hopeful some one can help.

"gene"

If this is the group, then all's well so far.

UPDATE: 8 stranded by high water in Arkansas forest

I hope the story is about the boys you are looking for and they are all still safe. A good scout leader and woodsman considers safety long before he considers time schedules

luvin.fishing, there was a report that they were safe but then another one saying the first report was not correct. Hopefully the report you have listed is another update one.

"gene"

You're right Strip, let's hope their leader is up to the task, and not just some city slicker. No offense to anyone, but you know what I mean. It's one thing to read the book, but another to "git 'er done".
"gene"

Perhaps some good news if it's true,

"Donald found this a few minutes ago ,, hope its true ,,, GOD bless ,,, pete

Associated Press - May 2, 2011 2:04 PM ET

LODI, Ark. (AP) - Six Boy Scouts and two adults failed to return as scheduled from a weekend camping trip in southwestern Arkansas. Searchers contacted the group and said Monday that high water had left the eight stranded but safe.

The group from Louisiana is isolated near the Albert Pike Recreation Area in the Ouachita (WASH-ih-taw) National Forest, where flash flooding killed 20 campers last June.

Fuzz Robins of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says the group is on high ground. He said the group had camping supplies including food, water and tents.

It wasn't known how well the group was stocked nor how long it would take for them to leave the area. Heavy rains have flooded rivers throughout Arkansas and local officials weren't sure when they could reach the campers.

"gene"

the same report luvin gave is on the j'boro tv news so i'm sure they are safe. said they had food, water and tents and were fine. and they were on high ground.

Great news if it's correct. My friend is more hopeful now and will be glad when he hears directly from someone.
"gene"

Here's the latest from grandpa

Just got an update from my son who apparently has the only satellite phone in the area.

The reports are false, they have not made contact with any in the group. They only assume to know where they are. No helicopter is being used because it's not a "priority search". Bet if one of the boys were the son or grandson of a %$#@^& politian it would become a priority.

Donald

read below pawpaw, straight from a county sherrif's office. they are safe.



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8 stranded by high water in Arkansas forest
Posted: May 02, 2011 1:21 PM CDT
Top News This HourArkansas Top News This Hour) - Six Boy Scouts and two adults failed to return as scheduled from a weekend camping trip in southwestern Arkansas. Searchers contacted the group and said Monday that high water had left the eight stranded but safe.

The group from Louisiana is isolated near the Albert Pike Recreation Area in the Ouachita (WASH-ih-taw) National Forest, where flash flooding killed 20 campers last June.

Fuzz Robins of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says the group is on high ground. He said the group had camping supplies including food, water and tents.

It wasn't known how well the group was stocked nor how long it would take for them to leave the area. Heavy rains have flooded rivers throughout Arkansas and local officials weren't sure when they could reach the campers.

Gene is that the head count for your group? And the area? A guy might call the county sheriff in that area to be sure. The son or whoever had the phone didn't call home and let you and those boys' parents know what was going on? May be trying to conserve the batteries though. I hope all turns out well.

THANKS to all for concerns, I'm signing off for now. let's hope and pray that all are safe,
"gene"

No news as of yet, all of the speculation is just that. No contact has been made, not even a flyover because ...."No helicopter is being used because it's not a "priority search" so say the officials. How long would it have take to fly the trail that they were on. I think it was only 25 miles long. If they are safe, I'm sure a slow fly would have spotted them somewhere along the trail and confirmed they were alright. You've got to wonder who makes such decisions, and they proudly call themselves out servants.
"gene"

From what I have heard all small air craft and helicoppers are being told not to fly due to low ceiling and storms. I am sure the boys are fine and will tell their story for years to come, but I will still pray for them.

the last news was they were flying a helicopter to try to find them and drop them a radio but it depended on the weather on how low they would be able to get to find them.

Crews Search for Missing Boy Scout Troop Near Langley - KATV Channel 7 - The Spirit of Arkansas:

Just heard on news, scouts rescued.

Good news. Thanks Jerry

Yes it's true, thanks Jerry. I just got a message from the mom of my friends grandson, and all is well, they are safe and sound.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
"gene"