Rescue operation underway at Wildlife Refuge

There is a rescue mission underway at a Wildlife Refuge hiking trail.
Published: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:10 PM CDT
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UPDATE (4:05 p.m.): There are two climbers that officials are trying to rescue, one of which is in need of medical care.

The climbers got stranded just before 1 p.m. today, Sept, 22, 2023.

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - There is currently a rescue mission underway at a Wildlife Refuge hiking trail.

Cache, Indiahoma, Fort Sill and Lawton fire departments as well as Wildlife Rescue Air Evac are currently at the scene preparing for a high angle rescue.

Officials are trying to rescue multiple climbers that are suspended from a cliff.

You can count on us to keep you informed as more information is available.