Hikers Located in Late-Night Rescue Operation [Updated]

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“Another example of why you should stay on designated trails and if you do wonder off be prepared and know what you are doing.”
^{~U.S. Border Patrol – Las Cruces District (via Facebook)}

Source: Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue (via Facebook) and Las Cruces Fire (via Facebook)

Updated to inclued Las Cruces Fire post:

Technical Rescue Team Assists in Organ Mountain Callout

Members of the Las Cruces Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team joined Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue, Organ Search and Rescue, New Mexico State Police and the Bureau of Land Management to locate and help two hikers who became disoriented in the Organ Mountains on Sunday evening.

LCFD’s TRT was activated about 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, after two hikers were reported to be lost in the Dripping Springs area of the Organ Mountains.

Temperatures decrease rapidly this time of year after sunset, and especially at that elevation.

All rescue teams worked together to locate the two hikers and safely guide them off the trail. No injuries were reported.

Rescue teams completed the mission shortly before 3 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20.

–Original Post–

Last night (January 19 into 20, 2025), the Team responded for a mission in the organ mountains for two lost hikers. The hikers were located and brought out safely. Multi team/agency response.

It was a cold and difficult night for all involved.

MVSAR.org
Las Cruces Fire
Organ Mountain Technical Rescue Squad
Dona Ana Search and Rescue
Bureau of Land Management – Las Cruces District

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