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Helicopter Rescue in Franklin Mountains | Texas News
A hiker took a nasty tumble in Franklin Mountains State Park, stranded on treacherous terrain too steep for ground crews to reach. With night falling and the situation worsening, Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations stepped in—deploying a helicopter crew equipped with night vision and high-altitude hoisting tech. Working alongside El Paso Fire and Border Patrol special ops, they lowered rescuers down 90 feet to stabilize the injured hiker before flying them to safety. It was a high-stakes, multi-agency rescue that underscores how even familiar trails can turn deadly—and…
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