Lost Texas Hikers Rescued from Greenhorn Mountain

PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
  • In conjunction with the PCSO Search and Rescue Team, a helicopter crew used a hoist to extract the injured Search and Rescue member, who was then flown to Rye HighSchool and transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Courtesy Photo
    In conjunction with the PCSO Search and Rescue Team, a helicopter crew used a hoist to extract the injured Search and Rescue member, who was then flown to Rye HighSchool and transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Courtesy Photo
  • At approximately 7:30 p.m. Friday, hikers contacted the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center to report they were lost. PCSO’s volunteer Search and Rescue team began an immediate ground search, working through the night . Courtesy Photo
    At approximately 7:30 p.m. Friday, hikers contacted the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center to report they were lost. PCSO’s volunteer Search and Rescue team began an immediate ground search, working through the night . Courtesy Photo

    Six hikers from Texas, including five juveniles, were rescued from Greenhorn Mountain on Saturday afternoon after a 25-hourlong search in steep heavil…