Hikers in the White Tanks rescued by MCSO due to exhaustion

MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. – Two men and a woman needed to be rescued while hiking in the White Tank Mountains due to exhaustion on Thursday, July 31.

What we know:

“Our aviation unit promptly responded and successfully transported them to medical personnel, who then took them to the hospital,” the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said on July 31.

One of the hikers is in critical condition.

Map of where the White Tank Mountains are