helicopter made a second trip and returned a short time later delivering the father, 38- year-old fredrick dominguez and his 18-year-old son christopher. >> they looked pretty good and they're in great spirits. they're feet are a little wet. we took the girls up first. we got them warmed up in the helicopter. we left gear for the father and son. we gave them clothing. and moments later we went to pick them up. the snow was starting again. >> reporter: tonight dominguez spoke about the ordeal from the hospital. he says he and his children were soaking wet from the very start. and he explained how they had to rub each other's feet to keep from getting frostbite. >> my children depend on me. honest to god, i completely need you know. >> reporter: his prayers and families prayers were answered with their rescue. the family's mother got the good news through the phone. dominguez says it's the kind of ordeal that helps him see life differently. >> you have your faith, you have family and you have your friends. you know what, when you're in a place when you think wow, i may not make it. all you want to do