Rescue Squad: Lost hikers at Laurel Falls made it out on their own

UPDATE: The Carter County Rescue squad says two hikers who were lost in the Laurel Falls area made it out of the woods on their own Friday night.

Rescue crews were searching for the hikers when they safely made it out.

I’m at one of the trailheads for Laurel Falls where the Carter Co. Rescue Squad was searching for 2 hikers. There was a miscommunication and the hikers made it out of the woods as crews were still searching. All are coming back to this post. pic.twitter.com/uSExl4oN34

— Anslee Daniel WJHL (@Anslee_WJHL) August 22, 2020

James Heaton, a Lieutenant with the Carter Co. Rescue Squad says both hikers are home safe. pic.twitter.com/PIUdgRF8UU

— Anslee Daniel WJHL (@Anslee_WJHL) August 22, 2020

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CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Emergency crews are currently responding to the Laurel Falls area of Carter County.

According to the Carter County Rescue Squad, crews are attempting to rescue at least two people.

No other details have been made available.

This is a developing story. Look for updates on WJHL.com.