Nine teenage ghost hunters had to be rescued from a 65ft-deep ravine after getting lost while searching for a supposedly haunted house.
The group ventured into a forest at night hoping to find the legendary Aunt Toña’s House, only to become disoriented in the darkness.
One youngster reportedly became trapped in a cave while the others struggled to find a route out.
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The group eventually called emergency services at around 11pm on Saturday (26 Sep).
One of the teenagers contacted the C2 Poniente command centre to report that they were lost in the wooded area.
Police officers and firefighters launched a rescue operation and eventually located all nine in Chapultepec Forest in Mexico City, Mexico.
Rescuers used ropes and specialist mountain equipment to descend into the ravine and bring the group to safety.
The operation ended at around 12.30am on Sunday, when the youngsters were guided out of the forest.
The group, aged between 17 and 20, escaped without injury and did not require medical treatment, as reported by Need To Know.
They had entered the woodland in search of Casa de la Tía Toña, or Aunt Toña’s House, which is at the centre of a long-running local ghost story.
Several versions of the spooky legend have been passed down over the years.
One claims a wealthy widow took children into her home before allegedly killing them after they stole valuables from her.
Another version claims she poisoned food intended for the youngsters before accidentally eating it herself.
However, there is no historical evidence confirming Tía Toña existed or that any of the alleged killings took place.
The tale has instead been passed down as an oral legend.
The property commonly associated with the story is privately owned, while several locations around the area have been linked to the supposed haunted house.
The surrounding woodland is riddled with ravines, making the terrain difficult and potentially dangerous to navigate – particularly after dark.
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