First responders rescue 1 person lost near Lake Travis, searching for another

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS and other agencies are searching for a couple of people who got lost near Lake Travis Thursday morning.

ATCEMS said it was initially called out to the 13000 block of Mansfield Dr. just after 4 a.m. after patients with medical complaints said they were lost in the area.

One patient was found by STAR Flight near Rock Creek and Rainbow 1 streets on land by the lake. That patient, who is being evaluated, reported there may be a second patient lost in the area, according to ATCEMS.

Lake Travis Fire Rescue, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and STAR Flight all responded to the call. STAR Flight is continuing to search for the second person.

ATCEMS said to expect a lot of first responder vehicles and a helicopter in the Longhorn Landing area by the lake.

This is a developing story; stick with KXAN for updates.