The Missoula County Sheriff's Office announced yesterday that a missing hiker from last weekend had been found safe and sound." An overdue hiker, reported missing from the McCormick Peak area at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, was safely located by Missoula County Sheriff’s Office deputies early this morning." Volunteers from the Missoula County Search and Rescue, Missoula County Sheriff's Office deputies, drones, search dogs, Flathead County Sheriff's Office members, and Two Bear Air assisted in the search. Missoula County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the location, safely contacted the hiker, and escorted him back to the trailhead and then to the residence where he was staying." The Missoula County Sheriff's Office wants to remind people of a few tips:Always tell someone your planned route and your expected return time before heading out.