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Hiker in need of assistance rescued by DPS helicopter in West El Paso
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Armando Ramirez , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The rescue took place after the hiker called for assistance at 1:34 p. A helicopter from the Texas Department of Public Safety was used to rescue the hiker.
A rescue operation was carried out to assist a hiker in distress. The hiker was on a trail when they requested help. A helicopter from the Texas Department of Public Safety was used to rescue the hiker. The rescue took place after the hiker called for assistance at 1:34 p.m.
Details about the hiker's condition are not available. The Texas Department of Public Safety may provide more information about the rescue.
Further updates on the rescue can be found through the source, which will provide additional details as they become available.
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Category: safety Published: September 7, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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