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Mystic Lake Disoriented Hiker Rescue
On 6/6/2024, at 7:25 pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received notification of a disoriented and exhausted hiker who was discovered by a good Samaritan near Mystic Lake Cabin. The disoriented hiker was unable to hike out on her own due to exhaustion and falling darkness and did not have adequate supplies to spend the night. The…
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Targhee Pass Horseback Medical Emergency
On June 5, 2024, at 3:55 pm, Gallatin County Search and Rescue was requested to assist a subject having a medical condition while on a horseback ride originating at a local ranch in the West Yellowstone area. The patient had history of a heart condition causing unhealthy heartbeats. During the trail-ride, a couple miles…
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House Rock Overturned Raft
On June 5th, 2024, at 8:36PM Gallatin County 911 Dispatch received a call from a group of rafters who had flipped their raft just south of “House Rock” on the Gallatin River, downstream from the Lava Lake trailhead on Highway 191. After the capsize, two of the party had made their way to the eastern…
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Lava Lake Trail Missing Children
On June 4, 2024, Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue was called to the Lava Lake Trailhead for three missing children. The children reportedly went missing off the Lava Lake Trail during a family hike. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue began mobilizing resources including the Valley Section, Big Sky Section, Drones Team, Dogs Team,…
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Gallatin County Justice Court Sending Postcards to Potential Jurors for 2024-2025 Term
For immediate release: May 22, 2024 Media contact: Miranda Johnson, Clerk of Justice Court 406-582-2192 miranda.johnson@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Justice Court Sending Postcards to Potential Jurors for 2024-2025 Term This week, Gallatin County residents who have been selected to serve in the upcoming jury term for Gallatin County Justice Court will receive official notifications regarding…
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Reminder: Sheriff’s Office Press Conference Scheduled for Today
For immediate release: May 22, 2024 A reminder to local media that the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a press conference today to discuss recent issues with wrong-way drivers on Interstate 90 and DUI enforcement heading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The press conference will be on Wednesday, May 22 at 2:30 PM…
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Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office to Host Press Conference to Discuss Wrong-Way Driving Incidents on I-90
For immediate release: May 17, 2024 The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office invites local media to a press conference next week to discuss recent issues of wrong-way drivers on Interstate 90, and DUI enforcement heading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The press conference will be on Wednesday, May 22 at 2:30 PM in the…
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CLARIFICATION: Public Invited to Dedication of Jacob Allmendinger Memorial Highway
A previous version of this press release did not include the exact location of the memorial highway dedication ceremony. It will be held at the intersection of Bridger Canyon Drive and Fairy Lake Road. The below version of the press release has been corrected to include that information. For immediate release: May 15, 2024 The…
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Public Invited to Dedication of Jacob Allmendinger Memorial Highway
For immediate release: May 15, 2024 The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to the dedication of a memorial highway in Bridger Canyon to commemorate a deputy lost in the line of duty in 2019. The 2023 Montana Legislature established the Jacob Allmendinger Memorial Highway, which is on Bridger Canyon Drive (MT Hwy 86)…
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Palisade Falls Overdue Hiker
On May 11, 2024, at 8:04 AM, Gallatin County 911 Dispatch was notified of an overdue mountain biker/hiker, likely in the area of Hyalite Canyon who had been expected to return home the previous night. Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Deputies determined the man had left for a hike at approximately 9:00 AM on May 10th…