Person rescued after falling into abandoned mine shaft in Organ Mountains

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The Las Cruces Fire Department said it rescued a person who fell into an abandoned mine shaft in the Organ Mountains Tuesday.

LCFD said around 10:30 a.m., the person fell from a rope and was trapped more than 60 feet below the surface. The person found an area with phone service and called for help.

Rescuers used a rope system to help the person out. Authorities said the person got rope burn injuries on their arms and hands.