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CNN —A Montana man died this weekend after falling while ice climbing in part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest, authorities said. The victim was identified as Montana resident and avid ice climber Kyle Allen Rott, 36, according to Gallatin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue. Officials received two 911 calls Saturday afternoon about an incident near the Grotto Falls in Hyalite Canyon, according to a news release from the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue. The canyon is part of the larger national park, which boasts more than 3 million acres north of Yellowstone National Park. “Sheriff Springer also thanks all the dedicated search and rescue members who responded so quickly.”
Persons: Kyle Allen Rott, Sheriff Dan Springer, Kyle Rott’s, Sheriff Springer, Organizations: CNN, Custer, Custer Gallatin National Forest, Officials, Sheriff Locations: Montana, Custer Gallatin, Gallatin County, Hyalite, Gallatin, Yellowstone, South Dakota
CNN —A portion of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana is closed after a woman was found dead following an apparent bear encounter, wildlife officials said. Grizzly bear tracks were found near the woman’s body, which was discovered Saturday on the Buttermilk Trail, west of the town of West Yellowstone, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said in a statement. “The Custer Gallatin National Forest has issued an emergency closure of the Buttermilk area for human safety,” the statement said. Grizzly bear populations have expanded in the area in recent years, the statement from wildlife officials said. Montana wildlife officials are urging people to be “bear aware,” including carrying and knowing how to use bear spray, traveling in groups when possible and never approaching a bear.
Persons: Organizations: CNN, Custer, Custer Gallatin National Forest, Wildlife, Parks, Interagency, Bear Committee Locations: Custer Gallatin, Montana, West Yellowstone , Montana Fish, Yellowstone, Grizzly, Idaho , Montana , Washington and Wyoming
GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy's website touts his support for Montana agriculture. But the photo he originally used wasn't taken in Montana — it was taken in Kentucky. After Insider reached out to Sheehy's campaign, the photo — and two others — were quickly replaced. The original portion of Sheehy's website touting his support for Montana agriculture — alongside a photo taken in Kentucky. Reached for comment, Sheehy campaign spokeswoman Katie Martin blamed their campaign's digital vendor, Push Digital, for the "unfortunate error."
Persons: Tim Sheehy's, Tim Sheehy, , Patrick Jennings, Sheehy, Katie Martin, Martin, Montana, Robert F, Kennedy, Jr, Democratic Sen, Jon Tester, Donald Trump, Matt Rosendale Organizations: Service, Custer Gallatin National Forest, Democratic, Republicans, National Republicans, Navy, Republican Locations: Montana, Kentucky, Wall, Silicon, Russia, Ukraine, Livingston Montana, Custer Gallatin, America
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