RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (AP) - Rescuers working in sometimes dangerously rugged terrain combed Southern California's Cleveland National Forest for two lost hikers late Wednesday, but the third day of searching had proved fruitless as darkness fell.

There was no evidence of foul play and authorities believe the teens are in the area, in part because a 911 call made before their mobile phone died was traced to a cell tower near the location, said Orange County Fire Authority Capt. John Muir.

Full story at the Herald-Whig.

Best hopes for a good outcome.

And a smartphone with no charge is a dumbphone. Or a brick.


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