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Big Sky Buck Ridge Injured Snowmobiler
On December 30th 2023, Gallatin County Dispatch received a call for two injured snowmobilers on Buck Ridge. Both patients were involved in a snowmobile crash and sustained injuries. Canyon Adventures snowmobile guides were in the area and responded to assist the injured riders. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue volunteers from the Big Sky Section…
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Behive Basin Injured Skier
On 12/29/23 at 3:25 PM Gallatin County 911 received a call from the partner of an injured skier. The pair was ski touring in Beehive Basin and one of them had hit a rock and injured her ankle. Despite the ankle being too painful to bear weight, the pair slowly made their way down to…
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City of Bozeman, Gallatin County Adopt Sensitive Lands Protection Plan
For immediate release: Dec. 20, 2023 Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator 406-595-8963 Whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov City of Bozeman, Gallatin County Adopt Sensitive Lands Protection Plan Regional plan maps ecological resources and provides recommendations The Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan crossed a major milestone this month. With the acceptance of the plan by…
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Hyalite “Zach Attack” Ice Climber Rescue
On 12/16/2023 at 3:53pm, Gallatin County 911 dispatch received a call from a group of ice climbers on ‘Zack Attack’ near Hyalite Reservoir. One of the climbers had fallen approximately 40 feet and sustained a back injury, making them unable to climb out on their own. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue (GCSSAR) members from the…
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Sourdough Stuck Vehicle
On 12/12/2023 at 11:31 pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received a 911 call from two individuals who had gotten their vehicle stuck while recreating near the Sourdough Trail. The individuals were not dressed for the cold weather conditions and requested Search and Rescue respond to pick them up. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue (GCSAR) volunteers from the Valley section responded. Volunteers…
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12-13-23: Sheriff/Coroner Dan Springer Releases Name of Construction Site Death Victim
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…
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Vision Zero
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Name: Dustin Lensing Phone: (406)388-4262 Montanans: Celebrate the Holidays Responsibly by Planning for a Sober Ride Home Montana Law Enforcement increasing patrols during the holiday season December 7, 2023, Belgrade, Mont. – As the holiday season kicks off, the Belgrade Police Department and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are encouraging Montanans to…
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Gallatin County to Host Public Meetings on Intersection Improvements Projects
For immediate release: Dec. 5, 2023 Media contact: Scott Randall, Robert Peccia & Associates srandall@rpa-hln.com 406-447-5005 Gallatin County to Host Public Meetings to Gather Feedback on Intersection Improvements Projects Gallatin County is in the early stages of identifying improvement options for three critical intersections on County roads between Belgrade and Bozeman. The purpose of…
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“M” Trail Paraglider Rescue
On November 30, 2023, at 2:53pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received a call for a paraglider who had crashed near the top of the M. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue volunteers from the Valley Section responded to the M Trailhead. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue Command deployed a hasty team to assess the patient’s…
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Cow Poke Area Motor Vehicle Accident Search
On November 28, 2023 at 8:58pm Gallatin County Dispatch received a report of a suspected intoxicated driver who crashed their vehicle on a neighbor’s property in the area north of Jackson Creek exit. The driver reportedly sustained a minor injury to the head in the crash, then left on foot, not appropriately dressed for the…