RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Five people had to be rescued from the deep snow in Verdi after getting stuck while off-roading.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team was called to rescue the group on the dirt extension of Garson Road in Verdi Monday night.

One of the vehicles had become stuck and called for help, but the responding vehicle also became stuck.

Volunteers were able to find and rescue five people and two dogs, getting them from out of the mountains and to safety.

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