Overview
- Park officials launched an active search for 33-year-old Anthony Pollio after his last message around 8:20 p.m. said he planned to hike to the Mount Brown Fire Lookout.
- Rangers are concentrating on the Mount Brown and Snyder areas along nearby trail corridors, and the Sperry Trail is closed during the search in steep, heavily wooded terrain.
- Pollio’s vehicle was located at Lake McDonald Lodge, confirming he entered the area where teams are now focusing.
- Flathead County Search and Rescue is assisting park rangers, and aircraft are supporting the effort from the air.
- Officials described Pollio as 5-foot-11 and about 180 pounds with short brown hair and brown eyes, and asked anyone with information to call the park tip line at 406-888-7077.