A mother and her 9-year-old son were successfully rescued from a dense California forest after they became lost. The pair used handwritten notes as a trail to guide rescuers to their location. These notes, which included calls for help, were left on a remote road and played a crucial role in their rescue. Search teams, aided by information from the notes and a HAM radio, were able to locate the stranded duo in the wilderness of Calaveras County. Authorities emphasized the importance of the notes, which significantly assisted in the search effort and ultimately led to the safe recovery of the mother and son.