"I just want to take a shower," said one drenched camper, this morning on the news. I was surprised to see it was Tezz, standing next to Morgen.
Enthusiastic party-goers met for a last-minute camp-out on the Salt Flats.
"Word in the college community was that there was a big party in the desert flats, and so a lot of people came out... there was a 50 percent chance of rain,” explained Alex, one of the 300 stranded campers.
Sure enough, rain poured down all night. By morning, the campers realized at least 25 of their vehicles would not be leaving any time soon.
"The mud was probably like 6 inches, you know, soft—just soft—wet, mud-kind of clay material; no grip,” he described.
"My car is sinking right now, as we speak, so hopefully we can come get it out," said another camper.
For some time, nobody else knew the group was stranded because the campers did not have permission to use the property.
Meanwhile, the school district sent a few busses to keep everyone warm.
"However, some have been walking down State Road 196, but we're trying to get them all gathered up,” said the police officer.
Participants say they do not mean to muddy the water but that they have to address their problems...
"Our car was on fire. We put it out with mud," said one man.
Investigators say they will remain in the area until everyone is out. In the end, the happy campers say their muddy mishap just may have been worth it.
"I mean, it was pretty fun! It was cool. It was a bummer that it rained and that there's kids stuck down there,” another camper said.
As far as damages and injuries go, police reported one wrecked car and one assault. They say their main concern, right now, is figuring out how to get everyone home.
Meanwhile, I was at the park with Markus & Co. in the midst of a muddy air soft battle. Fun times.
