Watch: Firefighters pull off 'epic' rescue of hikers in steep Brazilian park

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10-05-2025

The Brief
Firefighters rescued nine hikers and a guide stuck on a steep trail in Brazil's Serra dos Órgãos National Park.
The nighttime rescue on May 3 took place in cold, dark, and slippery conditions.
Video shows crews using ropes and rappelling after guides failed to reach the stranded group.
An "epic" rescue occurred in Brazil after several people became stuck in a steep part of Serra dos Orgaos National Park in Teresopolis.
The country's military released video showing firefighters performing the operation on May 3 in the cold, dark, and slippery conditions.
They hoisted the nine hikers and their guide to safety.
The backstory
Local news reports said an elderly couple were among those stuck on the trail without appropriate equipment.
Guides tried to rescue them but failed. That's when first responders arrived.
Rescue crews were able to locate the hikers and rescue them using ropes and controlled rappelling.
The Source
Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.