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El Paso County Search and Rescue works three missions Saturday

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SOUTHERN COLORADO — It was a busy weekend for El Paso County as they assisted in three missions Saturday. Two were within the county and the third was in Chaffee County.

According to Chaffee County Search and Rescue, around 11:30 a..m. Saturday, the search began for a missing hiker on Mount Shavano, which is located about a half hour north west of Salida.

Chaffee County Search and Rescue says the hiker called 911 and was located by rescuers. A total of five lowerings were consisted before the hiker was wheeled out to the road and taken to an ambulance. At this time, the condition of the hiker is unknown.

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The Aftermath of Homeless Camp Cleanups In Pueblo

The City of Pueblo and the mayor have received both support and pushback about the way they are trying to clean up the steel city. Last week, the city cleared out trash and homeless camps along Fountain Creek.

Support and push back homeless encampments along Fountain Creek in Pueblo were cleared up

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