TWO youngsters had to be rescued after getting stuck in a tree which they had been climbing.

Firefighters were called to St James' Church in Farnworth this afternoon and used a nine foot ladder to bring the boys to safety.

Crew Manager Dan Martin said the boys were enjoying the summer break when they encountered difficulties.

Friends raised the alarm when they realised the two couldn't get down.

He said: "One of the boys was clinging on after a branch had broke.

"They were both fine just a little shaken up."

Crews were called at 3.30pm.