People drowned from swollen creek in Southern California . A helicopter rescued the stranded people . Severe weather had thwarted rescuers since 3 ##am Saturday . In messages sent before their cell phone batteries died , the hikers said they were cold but not injured , Parker said . Hikers say they 're not hurt , but rescuers worry about them .
People drowned from swollen creek in Southern California . A helicopter rescued the stranded people . Severe weather had thwarted rescuers since 3 ##am Saturday . Hikers say they 're not hurt , but rescuers worry about them .