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Authorities searching for woman last seen near Hungry Horse Reservoir

DERRICK PERKINS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 3 months 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 18, 2024 3:20 PM

Authorities are searching the Hungry Horse Reservoir area for a 33-year-old woman last seen Tuesday afternoon.

Emily Rea* was believed to have been paddleboarding when she disappeared on the afternoon of July 16, according to officials with the Flathead County Sheriff's Office. She is described as 5-foot-5-inches in height with brown hair and brown eyes. 

Personnel from the North Valley Search and Rescue, Two Bear Air Rescue, U.S. Forest Service and Sheriff's Office are searching for Rae, officials said.

Authorities urge anyone with information about Rea's whereabouts or anyone who has seen her since July 16 to email [email protected].

*The Flathead County Sheriff's Office has updated the spelling of Emily Rea's name. 


 


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