The Butte County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the incident around 3:10 p.m. on September 20. Sheriff Dave Hansen requested aerial assistance from 2 Bear Air Rescue, a specialized team based in Flathead County, Montana. At 9:00 a.m. on September 21, 2 Bear Air Rescue returned and removed the victim from the mountain. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office extended its deepest condolences to the victim’s family and expressed gratitude to 2 Bear Air Rescue for their critical role in the operation. “Without their expertise and equipment, this mission would have taken significantly longer and posed greater risks to everyone involved,” the Sheriff’s Office stated.