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Carbon County authorizes helicopter and dive-team costs to continue East Rosebud search
Summary
The Carbon County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved authorization for helicopter-associated costs and dive-team expenses to continue the search for a missing hiker in East Rosebud, with purchase price to be determined and potential partial state reimbursement.
Carbon County commissioners voted to authorize helicopter-associated costs and expenses for a dive team to continue searching for a missing hiker in East Rosebud.
Sheriff Josh McQuillan and Red Lodge Fire Chief Tom Kuntz told the board that recent searches have used helicopters, foot teams and dogs and that additional underwater search capability — including a dive team with underwater cameras and a pilot from Bozeman — would be needed before weather conditions deteriorate. They said the requested expenses exceed the scope of the county’s interlocal agreement but that partial reimbursement from the State may be possible.
Commissioner Bill Bullock moved to approve the helicopter-associated costs and any costs related to the dive team, with the purchase price to be determined. Commissioner Scott Miller seconded the motion and it carried. Bullock asked that the leaders coordinating the search and rescue keep the board updated about expenses.
No dollar amounts, vendors or specific dive team names were recorded in the minutes. The board’s authorization authorizes staff and emergency leaders to proceed with arrangements and to pursue available state reimbursement; procurement details and final costs were not specified in the record.
The board adjourned at noon following the vote.
