On Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 9:37 p.m. The West Yellowstone Police Department Dispatch center received a call requesting assistance for a stuck side by side on the Teepee Creek Trail 12 miles north of West Yellowstone. The hunter had gotten stuck in the deep snow and after several hours of effort, had been unable to extract the machine from the deep snow.

Volunteers from Gallatin County Search and Rescue in West Yellowstone and Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks responded to assist with the rescue.

The hunter was able to provide gps coordinates using an In-Reach gps device which let the volunteers to the location. They were able to safely extract the hunter who was then escorted to safety.

Sheriff Dan Springer would like to commend the hunter for carrying a reliable means of communication in addition to a gps device which was integral in leading rescuers quickly to the exact location.