One Boy Scout died in a flash flood at New Mexico鈥檚 Philmont Scout Ranch on Saturday, . Four of eight teens in the group were swept away when water flooded their campsite. A search and rescue team was able to save three of the four.聽
The campers were on a 12-day hike when floodwaters near North Ponil Canyon hit them. 鈥淭he health and safety of our youth members is our top priority,鈥� the ranch . 鈥淥ur staff immediately began making contact with all crews and participants throughout the backcountry to offer assistance and assure the safety of all participants.鈥�
About 20,000 Boy Scouts visit Philmont Scout Ranch each year.