Rescue of hiker takes place atop Mount Cristo Rey amid frigid temps

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico -- Sunland Park firefighters rescued a mountain hiker who became stranded on a very cold Tuesday morning.

Fire crews just after 11 a.m. made contact with the person stuck at the top of Mount Cristo Rey and used an ATV to bring them down.

Fire officials said the rescued hiker was evaluated by medical personnel from Elite Ambulance; there was no immediate word on their condition or any injures.

Further details weren't available as of the noon hour.

Update:

Sunland Park Fire personnel have brought down the individual from the top of Mt Cristo Rey successfully on an ATV.

Individual is being evaluated on scene by Elite Ambulance . pic.twitter.com/B1jeDgi60Y

— SunlandParkFire (@SunlandParkFire) February 16, 2021

Sunland Park Fire Department on scene of a mountain rescue at the top of Mt. Cristo Rey.

Personnel have made contact with the individual and are in the process of bringing the person down utilizing an ATV. pic.twitter.com/LRqNmac7J7

— SunlandParkFire (@SunlandParkFire) February 16, 2021