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Nine soldiers rescued from Pikes Peak
Posted: 04.15.2012 at 4:45 PM
Rachel Welte

Rachel Welte is the Weekend News Anchor and a General Assignment Reporter.

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Nine soldiers were rescued from Pikes Peak Saturday.  / FOX21: File Photo
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- A group of soldiers had to be rescued from Pikes Peak Saturday afternoon.

A military helicopter was called in to help the nine stranded soldiers, who were on a training mission on the mountain.

Officials with Fort Carson said one of the soldiers broke their leg.

They said the troops are from a visiting unit, and are training at and near the Mountain Post.

The El Paso County Search and Rescue team said the soldiers called for help around 5:00 p.m. when they ran into trouble about a mile from the peak.

No additional details have been released.

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