Missing hiker rescued in Burton Park area

A hiker who went missing on Friday at 4 p.m. in the Burton Park area in the Highlands and was located by 15-90 Search and Rescue. A report came in that the male hiker went up the the trail by himself and didn’t return by dusk. Crews arrived at the original coordinates, but the hiker had moved into another area with cell service to provide new coordinates. 4-wheelers, hiking personnel and a drone were used to locate the hiker at 6:15 p.m. in the Burton Park area, but further than the initial coordinates. He was assessed and determined to be in good condition, but he told crews that he became disoriented after a fall while treasure hunting.

KECI-TV NBC 13 Missoula

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