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CBP agents assist in injured hiker rescue in Franklin Mountains
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Jocelyn Flores , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points Agents from the CBP Air and Marine Operations received a call for assistance at 9:30 p. The rescue operation was carried out on August 15, with the CBP agents playing a key role in assisting the injured hiker.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents were involved in a rescue operation for an injured hiker. The incident occurred in Franklin Mountains State Park. Agents from the CBP Air and Marine Operations received a call for assistance at 9:30 p.m. on August 15.
The CBP agents aided the Combined Search and Rescue team from the El Paso Fire Department, who were treating the injured man. Further details about the rescue and the condition of the hiker are available from the source.
The rescue operation was carried out on August 15, with the CBP agents playing a key role in assisting the injured hiker.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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