Mt. Shields- GNP
01 Apr 2010
WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park Rangers are investigating the death of an apparent avalanche victim. The fatality was reported to the park around 2 p.m. April 1, 2010.Rangers reached the scene of the avalanche and confirmed the fatality at 5:45 p.m. The victim was found at the base of Mt. Shields at the end of an avalanche slide. Mt. Shields is located on the south east side of Glacier a few miles from U.S. Highway 2. No further details are available at this time. More information will be released as soon as it available.

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