All three had insect bites and mild dehydration but no major injuries. Rescuers said the girls repeated prayers and memories to stay hopeful. “We thought nobody was coming,” one whispered. “But we kept believing in each other.”

Their rescue triggered emotional scenes nationwide, with families rejoicing and hashtags like #HollowTreeHeroes and #3StrongGirls trending online. Now recovering in the hospital, their story is being hailed as a powerful symbol of courage, resilience, and unbreakable friendship.