Three men were plucked off an Oahu ridgeline by helicopter after getting lost on a notoriously dangerous hike — good news that all walked away unhurt.

• The three got lost on the ridgeline between the top of the Haiku Stairs and the Moanalua Ridge Trail saddle.
• They had been climbing for hours before rescuers reached them.
• Honolulu firefighters airlifted them off the mountain mid-morning.
• All three declined medical care, so no injuries were reported.

Outlook: The Haiku Stairs area keeps drawing hikers into rescue situations, and more calls are likely until access is fully closed off.