PRESS RELEASE

Bozeman Urban Search

On Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 3:22 a.m., Bozeman Police responded to a report of a developmentally disabled person that was missing and possibly walking around outside without proper winter gear.  After an extensive search of the residence Bozeman Police requested assistance from Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue to locate the missing person.

Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue volunteers, along with Bozeman Fire Department and American Medical Response, responded to conduct an urban search.  Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue dog teams began searching outward from the residence for the missing person.   Bozeman Police Officers were mobile searching the area.

The individual was eventually located at a nearby intersection, evaluated by medical personnel, and returned safely to their residence.