Two teenage hikers have been rescued after writing a huge SOS sign in the snow to alert people to them.
The 19-year-olds came into difficulty after heading on a winter camping trip near Eugene, Oregon, in the US.
It is believed the teenagers began the trip on Christmas day but failed to return home on the expected date of December 29th.
When the return date passed, Mr Farnsworth and Mr Jasmer were reported missing on New Year’s Eve.
Due to heavy snow, the US Coast Guard helicopter crew assisted the Lane County Sheriff’s Department in finding the pair.
A video from the event shows the two teenagers being hoisted into a helicopter.
Thankfully, they had not sustained any injuries, according to the Coast Guard.
Officials praised the men saying they were wise to stay near their car and logging roads and to write the "SOS" sign in the snow to ensure they could be found easily.
Lt. Maggie Champin, MH-65 aircraft commander for Sector North Bend, said: "These young men did a lot of things right to give themselves the best chance of being rescued.
"By writing 'SOS' in the snow, staying near their vehicle and staying near logging roads, we were able to find them relatively quickly.
“We recommend hikers carry personal locator beacons while out in the back country."
Amazingly the operation led to the rescue of two other hikers who were also in distress.
The helicopter also found two hikers on another part of the mountain.
The Coast Guard reported them to Lane County, and the search parties could rescue them.
