WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Several hikers had to be rescued at a southeast Kansas lake this weekend due to heat-related illnesses.
Kansas Game Wardens said the rescues happened Saturday on the Elk River Hiking Trail at Elk City Lake northwest of Independence.
The trail runs for 15 miles and is known for its rugged terrain and remote location.
(Courtesy: Kansas Game Wardens)
(Courtesy: Kansas Game Wardens)
Game Wardens say on warm days it is impossible to carry the amount of water required to survive if hiking the entire length of trail.
Pilot, copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
They add that multiple rescues happen each year and it often takes over an hour for rescue crews to reach a hiker’s location due to terrain, remote location and lack of cellphone service.
For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here.
Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSN-TV.
