ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST >> A sheriff’s helicopter crew hoisted three stranded hikers and their dog to safety Saturday after they became trapped on a mountain ridge north of La Canada Flintridge, officials said.

The rescue took place about 12:45 p.m. near the Bear Canyon Campground in the Switzer Falls portion of the forest.

The hikers, two men, a woman and a dog, went off a trail, became disoriented and ended up stuck on a mountain top, unable to get back down, Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials said in a written statement.

“One hiker was able to make a cell phone call to contact the local sheriff’s station, Crescenta Valley Station, and requested help.

A sheriff’s department helicopter responded and hoisted all three people and their dog into the aircraft before flying them to safety, officials said. They were not hurt.