Three hikers who spent the night on 'Aiea Loop Trail were brought out about 6:30 yesterday morning by the Fire Department helicopter.

Fire Capt. Terry Seelig said the hikers, men in their 20s, used a cell phone to call for help shortly before 7 p.m. Monday after becoming disoriented and fatigued.

Seelig said the hikers were inexperienced and did not have proper clothing or footwear.

Fire rescue personnel from 'Aiea hiked in to where the men were. But because of the time of day, the weather and the muddy trail conditions, they decided it would be best to spend the night with the men and wait until morning to complete the rescue.