The Latest: Official: Trapped tourists wade out of cave

Officials stand on the scene after over a dozen people who exploring Hidden River Cave were trapped by rising water Thursday, May 26, 2016, in Horse Cave, Ky. Horse Cave Fire Chief Donnie Parker said the rising water was caused by heavy rains in the area Thursday afternoon. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT Officials stand on the scene after over a dozen people who exploring Hidden River Cave were trapped by rising water Thursday, May 26, 2016, in Horse Cave, Ky. Horse Cave Fire Chief Donnie Parker said the rising water was caused by heavy rains in the area Thursday afternoon. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

By Associated Press May 26, 2016 1 min read

HORSE CAVE, Ky. (AP) – The Latest on two tour groups trapped by rising water in a Kentucky cave (all times local):

5 p.m.

Authorities say all 19 people who were trapped in a Kentucky cave have waded through neck-deep water to get out.

Hart County Emergency Management Director Kerry McDaniel says the group of Clemson University students walked out of the cave without assistance Thursday after being trapped by rising water.

McDaniel says there is only one way in and out of the Hidden River Cave in south-central Kentucky.