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Man Found Alive After 4 Days Missing In Montana Wilderness

A trail sign near the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
U.S. Forest Service Northern Region (PD)
Man Found Alive After 4 Days Missing In Montana Wilderness

CHOTEAU, Mont. (AP) — Authorities say a U.S. Forest Service official has found a Pennsylvania man who had been missing in Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness since Monday.

Rocky Mountain District Ranger Mike Munoz says 21-year-old Eric Hellmuth was found alive on Friday.

The Choteau Acantha first reported the discovery of Hellmuth. The newspaper reports Hellmuth is tired and dehydrated, but in good condition.

A backcountry outfitter reported that Hellmuth walked away from camp northwest of Augusta Monday afternoon and hadn't been seen since. The Bensalem, Pennsylvania resident was participating in a guide and packer school.

The search was being led by the Teton County Sheriff's Office, which did not immediately have any information Friday afternoon.

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