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Body of missing Great Falls teen found near Hardy Creek
Posted: Jul 29, 2010 5:13 PM by KRTV News (Great Falls)
Updated: Jul 30, 2010 10:08 AM
KRTV has learned that the body of a Great Falls teen has been found near Hardy Creek about 30 miles south of Great Falls.
Officials tell us the teen was with a group of friends when he jumped off some rocks at the popular water spot around 7:00 pm on Wednesday.
We are told his friends watched him go under, but he did not surface, and that's when Search & Rescue was called to the scene.
Crews spent much of Wednesday evening and all day Thursday attempting to find him. He was located by authorities at 4:10 pm, near the area where he disappeared.
Long-time residents in this canyon tell us they have come to expect this scene year after year, and crews combing the river say it's time to find a solution to prevent any more search and rescues stemming from this site.
Authorities told us that alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
The identity of the teen has not yet been released.
RIP at Jul 30th 2010 12:21 AM
i can't believe it. he was just in my living room talking to me like 2 weeks ago, and now he's gone.
RIP devin.
R.I.P. Devin at Jul 30th 2010 11:59 AM
I understand :( I'm going to miss him too.
R.I.P. at Jul 30th 2010 12:49 PM
Devin you were such an amazing person and the best of friend to everyone...We all love you and miss you, RIP...
Your Cousin in Ohio at Jul 30th 2010 4:56 PM
RIP Devin. My Dad will take care of you in heaven.
Worried Mom at Aug 2nd 2010 11:46 PM
I hope my teenager learns from this tragic event. She recently tried "cliff jumping" and told me not to worry because nothing will happen. Well, now it did and I worry.