PHOTOS: Teller County Search and Rescue assists with high-angle rescue

TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Teller County Search and Rescue says they were called in to help an injured hiker on Monday night.

According to the agency, the hiker and their crew were thankfully prepared for the weather and had all the right gear.

Unfortunately, the hiker had a misstep, causing a severe knee injury and prompting the rescue.

Search and rescue says the weather cooperated, and they were able to get the hiker to safety.
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