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Woman's body found in Libby's Flower Creek

SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 9 months AGO
by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
Hagadone News Network | May 13, 2023 12:00 AM

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a body in Flower Creek near the Libby Cemetery and Libby baseball and softball fields about 2:37 p.m., May 10.

When deputies arrived, they located a deceased female in the water near the edge of the stream. Authorities later identified the woman as Sarina Lewis.

Detectives with the Sheriff's Office joined Libby Police Chief Cody Ercanbrack in responding to the scene.

Authorities subsequently launched an investigation while the Lincoln County Coroner was notified and responded to transport Lewis' body.

Officials said in a press release that the circumstances of the death are not being released pending further investigation.

Notifications were made by the Lincoln County Coroner.

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