Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters carried out a dramatic rescue operation in Missouri on Friday, airlifting more than 200 young campers and counselors to safety after severe flooding stranded them at Camp Taum Sauk in Reynolds County.The historic coed camp, located in Lesterville along the Black River in the Missouri Ozarks, saw floodwaters rise rapidly after a powerful storm system dumped between 6 and 12 inches of rain.Campers ranging in age from eight to 16 and their counselors were trapped as the waters surged, prompting an urgent call for military assistance.Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters flew into the flooded area and successfully evacuated 202 campers and staff members.Video from the Missouri State Highway Patrol showed some of the children arriving at safety.WATCH:Once aboard, they were flown to St. Louis, where they were safely reunited with their families.Camp Taum Sauk officials expressed deep gratitude for the swift response, posting on Instagram that they were “beyond thankful for your help keeping our camp community safe.”The officials specifically thanked the National Guard, Reynolds County 911 Emergency Responders, and the local Arcadia community for their efforts during the crisis.The dramatic airlift was part of a large coordinated emergency response across Missouri.Following an executive order by Governor Mike Kehoe declaring a state of emergency, local first responders carried out at least 351 swiftwater rescues across the affected regions, according to a report by Fox News.One death has been reported in connection with the flooding.The National Weather Service has warned that saturated soils could lead to additional flooding, with forecasts calling for another 2 to 4 inches of rainfall through the weekend. State officials are urging residents in affected areas to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders if necessary.The post Army Black Hawks Heroically Airlift Over 200 Stranded Campers to Safety During Missouri Flooding (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.