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Rising waters force helicopter rescue of young hikers

THOUSANDS of British youngsters taking part in a hiking challenge were airlifted off Dartmoor yesterday.

Rising waters force helicopter rescue of young hikers

Mon, 14 May, 2007 - 01:00

Lesley Richardson

The two-day, army-organised Ten Tors Challenge was abandoned on Saturday night as the weather deteriorated and swollen rivers prompted safety fears.

A total of 2,400 youngsters from across Britain were airlifted, driven or escorted to Okehampton battle camp.

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