UPDATE: Searchers Find Missing Hiker In Saguache County
Searchers have found a missing hiker in Saguache County. The man appears to have a broken leg, but is otherwise all right.
Saguache County dispatch confirmed to KRDO NewsChannel 13 that they began searching for the man earlier on Friday. They were able to find him within a few hours.
A helicopter was called in from Pueblo and a search and rescue team from Saguache County assisted in the search.
The hiker was reported overdue from Archuleta County. The hiker’s vehicle was found in the area of Challenger Peak in Crestone. Ground teams are headed into the area to help get him out.
Stay tuned to KRDO.com and NewsChannel 13 for updates.
