The Nyack Fire Department, Hatzoloh, and Chaveirim responded after 71 children became stranded in a sewer system while following a creek during a hike.

According to Mayor of  NYACK  Joe Rand speaking to RocklandDaily, the group began at Memorial Park and followed a creek that eventually led them into an underground section. The children reportedly continued exploring for roughly a quarter mile, reaching the area near downtown before becoming confused and unable to find their way back.

At some point, a person inside a nearby restaurant noticed the children below ground and called 911.

Emergency crews responded and were able to safely locate and rescue all of the children without injury. All participants have since been accounted for.

RocklandDaily will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.