A lost Boy Scout troop from the Valley was rescued near Prescott after they used a ham radio and mirrors to signal for help, officials said.

The troop, including two adults and six children under the age of 15, were in the mountains participating in activities arranged by Arizona Varsity Scout Troops. Scout teams were learning to use signal mirrors in case of an emergency, and were to climb different peaks to signal one another.

The troop became stranded in the Pine Mountain Wilderness off of the Bishop Creek Trail, according to a statement issued by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.

They were close to running out of drinking water, and one child had apparently fallen ill when they radioed for help, the statement said.

A resident in Prescott received their transmissions from the ham radio and notified Yavapai County authorities.

One troop leader was able to relay GPS coordinates, and a DPS helicopter was notified while aiding in an unrelated search.

According to the statement, forest patrol deputies maintained contact with troop leaders until approximately 6 p.m., when the helicopter was able to reach them and transport the group in multiple trips.

At the time of the rescue, the Scouts and the troop leaders were all in good condition and did not require medical attention.