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Search underway for missing woman in mountains near Butte

Deidra Lufkins
Search underway for woman missing in Highland Mountains outside Butte
Posted at 7:00 PM, May 07, 2022
and last updated 2022-05-09 10:49:38-04

BUTTE — Searchers have recovered her body - click here for latest information.


The 15-90 Search and Rescue Team of Butte is searching for a woman who has been lost in the Highland Mountains south of Butte since Thursday.

The woman has been identified as Deidra Lufkins of South Dakota; she is 5’ 9”, and about 150 pounds.

Lufkins was with two men in the Highlands when their car got stuck Thursday. The trio walked around looking for help when Lufkins got separated from the group.

The two men were found after midnight Saturday by the search team near Moose Creek Road.

Anyone who was in this area who may have seen Lufkins is asked to call Butte Police at 497-1120.

No other details have been released at this point. We will update you if we get more information.


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