UPDATE (4:05 p.m.) — El Paso Fire said the hiker, a man, fell 20-30 feet while repelling Tuesday, which contributed to his injuries from Tuesday.
The hiker was rock climbing by himself near the Thunderbird Trailhead, according to EPFD. He stayed where he was until he contacted 911.
El Paso fire said his call for help came in at 11:24 a.m., and crews got there at 11:30 a.m…