Body Recovered at Clark Canyon Reservoir; Death Under Investigation

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY, Mont. — Authorities recovered the body of an adult man from the island at Clark Canyon Reservoir on Thursday morning.

According to a July 30 press release from the Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of an unattended death at the reservoir. Deputies located and recovered the man’s body after arriving at the scene.

The cause and manner of death remain under investigation.

Authorities have identified the man, but his name is being withheld out of respect for his family and while the investigation remains active.

The Sheriff’s Office said no further information would be released at this time. Additional updates may be provided as the investigation continues.

“The Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office extends our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time,” Undersheriff Ceth Haggard said in the release.