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Search and rescue crews assisting hikers near Mt. Olympus

Posted at 3:28 PM, May 31, 2014
and last updated 2014-05-31 23:11:32-04

SALT LAKE CITY – Search and rescue crews responded to assist two hikers who became cliffed out after leaving the Mt. Olympus Trail Saturday.

Officials said the two hikers are not injured and have adequate food and water.

Crews located the hikers with a helicopter, and crews with climbing gear were dispatched to assist around 3 p.m. As of about 9:00 p.m., crews were helping the two hikers down the mountain.

FOX 13 News will have more information as it becomes available.