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Body of man who drowned at Hungry Horse Reservoir recovered

Body of man who drowned at Hungry Horse Reservoir recovered
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HUNGRY HORSE — The body of a man who drowned in Hungry Horse Reservoir over the weekend has been recovered.

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as 63-year-old Randel Gilpin of Bigfork.

Reports state that the victim went into the water near the Wounded Buck area on Sunday to retrieve a fishing pole and didn't resurface.

A boat crew responded but was unable to find the victim. Gilpin‘s body was found by divers and a boat crew on Monday.

Editor's note: This article has been updated with additional information.