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Glacier Park dispatch: Tragic accident, wildlife rescues, hoverboard trouble

TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 4 months AGO
by TAYLOR INMAN
Taylor Inman covers Bigfork and the north shore for the Bigfork Eagle and hosts News Now and other podcasts for the Daily Inter Lake.  Originally from Kentucky, Taylor started her career at the award-winning public radio newsroom at Murray State University. She worked as a general assignment reporter for WKMS, where her stories aired on National Public Radio, including the show “All Things Considered.” She can be reached at 406-758-4440 or at [email protected]. | September 19, 2024 8:00 AM

From wild pine martens hitching rides to hoverboarders on the lake, Glacier National Park’s rangers have been busy. Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she dives into recent park dispatch reports that range from life-saving rescues to quirky wildlife encounters. It’s a glimpse into the unpredictable and often adventurous life inside the park.

 

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