The Pennington County Sheriff's Office states that the two Vermont women, missing in the Badlands since Wednesday night, have been found.

The hikers were first spotted by the rescue teams at around 9:30 a.m. but it took another hour to reach them. They were found about two to three miles from their starting point.

They were a bit thirsty, but were fine, according to the sheriff's office.

The sheriff’s office reminds area hikers to be prepared before heading out. Dress appropriately, bring a well charged cell phone and a compass or GPS device, and have plenty of water on hand.

Never take off without letting family or friends know where you are going and when you plan to return.

Original story:

Search crews are in the Badlands National Park Thursday morning, looking for two women who went missing during a hike.

The women, 23 and 24 years old, from Vermont, went missing last night in the Sage Creek Campground area. They texted a friend saying they were lost.

The search began at 8:30 Wednesday night but had to be suspended at 2 a.m. It resumed at 6 a.m. Thursday.

Agencies involved in the search and rescue include the Badlands National Park Rangers, Pennington County Search and Rescue, Wall Volunteer Fire Department and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.