Rachel and her husband, Jason, were both experienced climbers, were on a climbing holiday in Switzerland. When they were 3, 000 metres up in the mountains, there wasstorm. The wind was(extreme) strong and the snow was two metres deep. They couldn't move. Rachel had her mobile phone with her, so she sent a text message to five friends in the UK(get) their help.
About four hours later, one of her friends, Martha, respondedher with a text message. Martha said she had phoned the police in Switzerland and that they had got in touch with the mountain rescue team.
But the weather was so badthe helicopter (直升飞机) couldn't get to the two climbers. The rescue team sent a message to Rachel, (say)："So sorry Rachel. We tried. Wind is too strong. Have to wait till morning. Take care. Be strong. "Rachel felt(hope) and thought they were going to die as it was freezing, -15℃. However, Jason encouraged her, telling her not to give up.
Next morning the storm(pass) and the helicopter arrived to take them off the mountain. After the accident, they cared for each other with greater(devote).
