Lost in Big Bend, hiker saved after almost 24 hours

A hiker became lost in Big Bend Ranch State Park on Thursday and spent the night in a canyon.

A 67-year-old woman became lost and injured her ankle while hiking in Big Bend Ranch State Park on Thursday. Customs and Border Patrol along with other agencies were called to assist the hiker, who spent the night in a canyon. less A hiker became lost in Big Bend Ranch State Park on Thursday and spent the night in a canyon.

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A woman went out for a hike in Big Bend Ranch State Park. She ended up staying there for nearly a full day.

Customs and Border Protection agents say the 67-year-old woman hurt her ankle in Closed Canyon inside the park and was unable to get out on her own.

Border Patrol agents got a call about the woman on Thursday as they patrolled along the river east of Presidio.

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The area features rugged terrain and high-angle bluffs, requiring agents to get assistance to get the woman out of the canyon.

Several departments including the AMO Alpine Air and Marine Unit responded, along with Presidio County Sheriff's Office deputies and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The woman spent the night in the canyon before being stabilized and walking out on her own. Her name wasn't released.