Utah man dies in fall from Glacier National Park's Mount Gould
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Mount Gould as seen from Many Glacier.
A Provo, Utah, man died in a fall while on Glacier National Park’s Mount Gould on Wednesday, July 9.
He was identified as Brian Astle, 42.
According top a park report, at approximately 5:54 pm Glacier National Park Dispatch received a report of an individual who had fallen from Mount Gould above the Highline Trail. Park rangers worked with ALERT and Two Bear Air to locate Astle. To safely recover the body, recovery was postponed until Thursday morning.
On Thursday at approximately 10 a.m., Two Bear Air recovered and transported Astle to the Apgar Horse Corral, who was then transferred to the Flathead County Coroner. An investigation is ongoing.
The Park Service did not release any more information on the incident.
Mount Gould stands at 9,557 feet, making it the highest point along the Garden Wall in Glacier National Park.
Falling and drowning are the leading causes of death in Glacier.
Park officials would like to thank ALERT, Two Bear Air, and Flathead County Sherriff’s Office for their support. The park extends their deepest condolences to the family .