The two quickly realized they needed help when they were on the ridge near the San Gorgonio Mountain, the highest peak in all of Southern California.
Two teenage boys had to be rescued while they were hiking the San Bernardino Mountains last week after the brutal winter storm put them close to danger.
"We were in a really rough spot on the ridge," said one of the teens, who admitted the became worried the day before the hike. "They took good care of us at the station and first responders were very quick and effective and I think that saved our lives out there," said Ramirez.
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