Visitor Fatality in West Glacier

At approximately 9:56 PM on Wednesday, June 4, Glacier National Park dispatch received a report of an individual with severe injuries near Avalanche Campground. Park Rangers responded and provided medical aid on the individual. Three Rivers ambulance and ALERT were also dispatched to the scene. The individual was declared deceased on scene. No additional information is available at this time.

According to the park release, if you or a loved one has thoughts of suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.



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