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Death of man over the weekend under investigation

DERRICK PERKINS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years AGO
by DERRICK PERKINS
NEWS EDITOR Derrick Perkins serves as News Editor at the Daily Inter Lake. He oversees daily news coverage and works closely with reporters to plan, edit and publish stories across print and digital platforms. Perkins helps coordinate coverage of local government, public safety, business and community developments throughout Northwest Montana. He works with the reporting staff to strengthen journalism while maintaining consistent daily coverage. His role helps ensure the newsroom delivers timely, accurate reporting that readers rely on. IMPACT: Derrick’s work keeps readers informed about the decisions and events shaping their communities every day. | July 25, 2022 1:35 PM

Authorities are investigating the death of a California man after the discovery of his body about 9 a.m., July 24.

Brian Blackmore, 52, was found dead on the property of Rebecca Farm, which hosted an equestrian triathlon over the weekend, according to a press release issued by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. Blackmore’s body has been sent to the state crime lab to determine a cause of death, officials said.

Deputies responded to a coroner call in the area about 9 a.m. Blackmore was dead when they arrived, officials said. They turned up no other specifics regarding the circumstances surrounding his death, authorities said.

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