Sunday fire activity at Melvern Wildlife Area temporarily trapped several hunters and a dog.
The Kansas Wildlife & Parks Game Wardens Facebook page says Game Warden Tanner Houck and K-9 Rip began a search for the hunters and dog after two large wildfires developed. Rip found tracks indicating two separate groups of hunters, leading to the discovery of five hunters and a black lab. All were rescued and one vehicle was removed as smoke and ash were falling nearby.
Houck and Public Lands Manager Joe Daniels are investigating.
If you have information or saw anything suspicious at Melvern Wildlife Area on Sunday, call Houck at 620-450-7264.
