GALAX, Va. – Three hikers are lucky to be alive after they were rescued from a mine in Carroll County on Monday night. Three women, in their early 20s, went hiking but got lost in an old abandoned iron mine in Carroll County. Within 15 minutes, 60 first responders were on scene, including Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Galax Police Department’s K9 unit, Pipers Gap Rescue Squad and Baywood Search and Rescue Squad. Ayers says the three hikers did the right thing once they realized they were lost. As a parent, Ayers said he’s grateful these hikers made it out safely.