EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 A hiker in critical condition was rescued from the Franklin Mountains in Northeast El Paso Wednesday afternoon. <\/p>\n
According to the El Paso Fire Department, crews were stationed at 2740 Gunnison Drive at the base of the Franklin Mountains as they worked to rescue a hiker down to bring a hiker down Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Fire crews said 911 dispatchers received a report of a man who had been solo rock climbing near the Thunderbird Trailhead, located at 2740 Gunnison Drive. <\/p>\n
The injured man reported that he had fallen about 20 to 30 feet while rappelling the previous day, on Tuesday shortly before noon, and sustained serious injuries, EPFD said.<\/p>\n
According to EPFD, the injured man remained at that location until he was able to contact 911 on Wednesday, with crews arriving on scene at 11:30 a.m. and conducting an initial assessment. <\/p>\n
At around 1:36 p.m., crews made contact with the hiker, and by 2:12 p.m., the hiker was reportedly rushed to the hospital as first responders said they were in critical condition, meaning they suffered life-threatening injuries. <\/p>\n
A Border Patrol helicopter helped with the rescue, flying the hiker to the hospital.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story; check back for updates.<\/p>\n
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