Rescue underway at wildlife refuge

CACHE — Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge officials announced at 7 p.m. that rescue operations are still ongoing in the refuge.

At approximately 12:24 p.m. Friday, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Staff, Indiahoma Volunteer Fire Department, Cache Fire Department, Lawton Fire Department, Comanche Nation Fire Department, and Fort Sill Fire Department responded to the report of a climber who had suffered a fall near the Narrows Trail, according to a press release.

At approximately 1:12 p.m., first responders initiated a high angle rescue operation to rescue two climbers, one of whom appeared to have suffered a medical emergency.

At this time, rescuers are continuing operations with the support of Oklahoma Air National Guard, Comanche County – Lawton Emergency Management, and the Red Cross, according to a statement at 7 p.m.

This is an ongoing operation and officials ask that the public please avoid the area and keep the roads clear. Additional information will be provided as the situation develops.