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Teens Rescued While Rock Climbing

LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) - Three teens had to be rescued when they got into a jam while rock climbing.

It happened Tuesday night near C-470 and Highway 285.

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The teens climbed up easily, but then the heavy rain made the rocks too slick to get down.

It's estimated that that storm dumped over 400 million gallons of water in the Highlands Ranch area that night.

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West Metro firefighters are remind everyone that weather can change quickly, and it's always best to be prepared.

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