{"id":180121,"date":"2026-02-25T20:24:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/180121\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T20:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:24:07","slug":"cbp-black-hawk-helps-rescue-hiker-who-fell-about-150-feet-in-franklin-mountain-state-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/180121\/","title":{"rendered":"CBP Black Hawk helps rescue hiker who fell about 150 feet in Franklin Mountain State Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO), assisted the El Paso Police Department\/El Paso Fire Department Combined Search and Rescue (COMSAR) team during a rescue mission in Franklin Mountains State Park.<\/p>\n

According to CBP, around 9:45 a.m. on Feb. 19, COMSAR personnel advised the AMO El Paso Air Branch that a 21-year-old male hiker had fallen around 150 feet from the Mammoth Rock Trail. <\/p>\n

The hiker received significant injuries including an apparent open fracture to one knee and was not able to move, officials say.<\/p>\n

\"\"CBP<\/p>\n

Authorities say due to the terrain in the area, ground rescue was not a timely and safe option. COMSAR was providing first aid and requested ariel extraction.<\/p>\n

The AMO team launched their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and aircrew to assist, performing a 250-foot hoist operation. The patient and accompanying COMSAR personnel were taken to a Level I trauma center for treatment.<\/p>\n

\"\"CBP<\/p>\n

Officials say this rescue highlights the dedication and professionalism of all personnel involved.<\/p>\n

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