Girls rescued during hike at Cedar Falls in Ramona; authorities warn of perils at site

RAMONA - Two nine-year-old girls were rescued during a hike at Cedar Creek Falls in Ramona on Wed., June 24. a call for help went out just after 2 p.m.

Sheriff's ASTREA came to the rescue. Paramedics checked and released the children at the trailhead to their camp counselors.

The children were hiking with a YMCA group from La Jolla. A U.S. Forest Service Ranger advised the group the trail is not for beginners or juveniles especially in extremely hot weather. Despite the warning, the group still continued on their hike.

Just last week, a 24-year-old hiker died from possible heat exhaustion whil...