EBS STAFF
Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue was called to the Lava Lake Trailhead on June 4 following a report of three missing children who had become lost during a family hike on the popular trail. Gallatin County SAR mobilized local teams, including the Valley Section, Big Sky Section, Drones Team, Dogs Team, and a helicopter from Air Idaho. As they arrived on scene, the children were found safe at the trailhead.
A June 5 press release from the Gallatin Media Center reminded recreationists to always travel in groups for safety. “Staying with a group prevents individuals from becoming separated and lost. In addition, groups of four or more recreationalists are significantly less likely to have a negative encounter with wildlife,” the release stated. “If a member of a group is injured or disabled in the backcountry, someone can stay with the disabled party while two or more group members can return to cell service to call for help.”
