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Hiker dies near McKelligon Canyon

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Fire Department Search and Rescue team is bringing a dead hiker down off the Franklin Mountains near McKelligon Canyon.

An El Paso Fire Department spokesperson posted about the situation on social media. ABC-7 has a crew going to the scene to learn more.

Search and Rescue crew members are stationed at 1400 McKelligon in Northeast El Paso.

EPPD says the situation, which involved a hiker who had called in distress, is now being handed over to law enforcement.

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