In the afternoon hours of Thursday, December 7, 2023, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office, and Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, investigated a death that occurred on a construction site near Big Sky. The victim was identified as 60-year-old Israel Duran Bahena who resided in Bozeman. The cause and manner of death are still under investigation, but foul play is not suspected.

Sheriff Springer wishes to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Israel Duaran Bahena during this time.

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Beker Cuelho, Chief Deputy Coroner