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Lost hikers rescued near Thousand Steps Trailhead

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El Paso Parks & Rec
The 1000 Steps Trailhead in El Paso.

EL PASO, Texas -- El Paso firefighters were involved in a rescue effort Tuesday evening of two lost hikers, one injured, near the Thousand Steps Trailhead.

Fire officials said one of the hikers, a 30-year-old man, had an ankle injury. But he refused treatment after rescuers removed him from the mountain area.

Rescue crews had to deploy drones in order locate the lost pair.

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