ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

Two people were swept away in an arroyo near Moon and Spain around 10 p.m. Tuesday as strong storms rolled through the city.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue says around 10:15 p.m., it received a call about two people swept away in an arroyo.

"There was as many as five people reported that were caught up here, but only two actually went into the water," said Lt. Jason Fejer with AFR.

Both victims traveled about half a mile until they rescued themselves. Fire officials told KOAT that the victims got lucky and are doing OK.

"Where this runs out, it basically dead ends into the golf course down there. ... They were very lucky they were actually able to get out and walk away," said Fejer.

It's unclear why five people were in the arroyo late at night.

The incident highlights t

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