UPDATE: 11:45 a.m. - October 25, 2025
HELENA — The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death as "suspicious in nature."
The public is asked to avoid the area and the trails leading onto state land from the west side of Mount Helena while the investigation is conducted.
(first report: 5:06 p.m. - October 24, 2025
HELENA — The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death as "suspicious in nature."
According to Lieutenant Greg Holmlund, a hiker found the remains at a makeshift campsite on Friday.
He told MTN this is a developing investigation, but he noted there is no danger to the community.
Due to the remote nature of the location, people may see a continued law enforcement presence in the area in the coming week.
People are asked to avoid the area while law enforcement completes their investigation.
We will provide updates on this investigation as more information becomes available.
