Montana man camping near Big Sky found dead in tent after ‘vicious attack,’ police say
"This incident was a vicious attack, and detectives are working hard to develop and track down leads," the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office said in a press release .
Shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday, a caller reported discovering a deceased man in a tent along Moose Creek Road, north of Big Sky. The caller initially indicated that the death may have been caused by a bear attack, according to the release.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office; Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks; U.S. Forest Service; Montana Highway Patrol; and Big Sky Fire Department.
A Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks agent with expertise in bear attacks responded and did not find any signs of bear activity, which led investigators to treat the case as a homicide.
An autopsy further confirmed the death to be a homicide.
Authorities are working to track down leads, though no suspect has been arrested yet.
"If you or someone you know was in the area within the past week, and made any observations, please contact the Sheriff's Office," police wrote in the release.
