Father and Son Rescued After 22 Hours Stranded on Utah Cliffside

The pair survived freezing temperatures thanks to a backpack filled with emergency supplies left behind by a teen hiker a month earlier.

Julian Hernandez and his 12-year-old son were stranded on a narrow ledge in Snow Canyon State Park after becoming lost during a hike.
The pair survived the freezing night by using emergency supplies found in a backpack left behind by 15-year-old Levi Dittmann during his own rescue in January.
Search and rescue teams worked through the night, using thermal imaging and a helicopter to locate and airlift the father and son to safety.
The father credited the emergency supplies in the backpack, including blankets and snacks, with helping them endure the 22-hour ordeal.
The incident highlights the importance of preparation for wilderness hikes, as experts warn even experienced hikers can become disoriented in remote areas.