After the shooting was over, an Indian man happened upon the scene of the ambush. SIEGEL: Five died, the sixth was left for dead and would have died that day but for an amazing coincidence. SIEGEL: Writhing on the canyon floor, they came under rifle fire from a gang of outlaws on the cliffs above. (SOUNDBITE OF GUNSHOTS AND A NEIGHING HORSE) In 1874, six Texas Rangers were betrayed by a guide and ambushed at Bryant's Gap.įOY: It's an ambush, men. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SERIES, "THE LONE RANGER") So, for our 2008 series, In Character, Robert marked "The Lone Ranger's" 75th anniversary. The old TV show, which aired in the 1950s, was a favorite of Robert's when he was a boy. And our excuse is the new "Lone Ranger" movie, which has opened to mixed reviews. But, we're going to return with him now to a thrilling day of yesteryear. My colleague, Robert Siegel, is off today for the holiday. It's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News.
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