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Story summary
- A father and son were rescued Thursday night in the Florida Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas, became trapped in a mudhole in the Big Cypress National Preserve, and they called 911.
- Deputies used a helicopter to locate them by the fire they had lit for warmth.
- They were hoisted to safety with no injuries.
- The Collier County Sheriff's Office praised the rescue, citing effective training and partnerships.
