Found Deceased MT- Michael Fontz 37, said going on mountain hike in Glen, 5 days later vehicle found abandoned, Dillon, 9 Dec 2022

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Missing Endangered Person Advisory issued for man last seen hiking

Michael was last known to be hiking in the mountains on December 9 in Glen, MT but has not returned home.

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Missing Endangered Person Advisory expired for Michael Fontz, still missing

UPDATE: DEC. 14 AT 12:45 P.M.

www.fairfieldsuntimes.com

UPDATE: DEC. 14 AT 12:45 P.M.

The Missing Endangered Person Advisory for Michael Fontz has expired.

According to the Montana Department of Justice, Fontz has not been located and he is still missing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Dillon Police Department at 406-683-3701 or call 9-1-1.

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DILLON, Mont. - Authorities are searching Tuesday for a missing 37-year-old man, Michael Fontz.

The Missing Endangered Person Advisory from the Montana Department of Justice said Fontz notified Dec. 9 at 8:30 a.m. he was going on a hike in the mountains.

He has not come back, and his hiking location or destination is unknown.

Fontz is described as a white man, 6-feet tall, 200-pounds, has blue eyes and brown hair.

The DOJ said the vehicle he is thought to be driving is described as a gray 2006 Toyota 4Runner, Montana license plate 18-4078C.

Fontz has a sticker of a tortoise with the letter "M" on the back of his vehicle

There is concern for his safety due to weather conditions.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Dillon Police Department at 406-683-3701 or call 9-1-1.

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December 15

Police find vehicle of man missing from Dillon

The Dillon Police Department has found the vehicle of a missing man from Dillion.Police found the 2006 Gray Toyota 4Runner that belongs to Michaael Fontz. Howe

nbcmontana.com

MISSOULA, MT — The Dillon Police Department has found the vehicle of a missing man from Dillon on Wednesday.

Police found the 2006 Gray Toyota 4Runner that belongs to Michael Fontz. However, Fontz was not found with the vehicle.

The Beaverhead County Search and Rescue has started a search for Fontz.

Fontz was reported missing Monday.

Officials say the investigation is ongoing and more information will be available to the public when possible.

If you have any information regarding Michael Fontz, call 406-683-3701.

The Dillon Police Department released the following information:

On December 14, 2022, the 2006 Gray Toyota 4Runner from the Michael Fontz missing person case was located. Michael was not located with his vehicle. Beaverhead County Search and Rescue was activated and they have begun a search for Mr. Fontz.

We appreciate the community outreach and assistance with this matter. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when it is possible.

Thank you to all agencies that have helped with this case.

If you have any further information regarding this case, please call (406)683-3701,

Joel Stewart
Asst. Chief of Police

 

[borndem]

Cute guy -- looks fit and fun-loving.
He was going on a hike, so he probably has cold-weather clothes, but it's been many days since he started his hike on Dec. 9. SMH. How about his supply of food, drinking water, etc.?
This is worrisome and scary. Hoping he will be found alive and okay asap, but it's been a lot of days & nights out there.
Those who know him and those who love him must be frantic.
The current temperature in Dillon, MT, is 14F. SMH. Takes my breath away.

 

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DEC 21, 2022

Dillon police release update in missing person case

Officials in Dillon released an update Wednesday about the search for a man who went missing nearly two weeks ago.The last known contact with Michael Fontz, 37,

nbcmontana.com

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Police posted the following information on Facebook:

Due to the circumstances surrounding the case, this update is in hopes to shed some light to the community, family, and friends of Michael. Michael’s Vehicle was located next to the Big Hole River near Melrose. As a result of the evidence that was collected and the ice conditions of the river it is a high probability of an ice/water related accident. The entire area surrounding that section of river has been greatly canvassed by Beaverhead County Search and Rescue. The open water portion of the river including parts of the ice shelf were searched by the brave men and women of the Ruby Valley Search and Rescue team. At this point all attempts to recover Michael Fontz have been unsuccessful.

The area surrounding this search has been closed off by the Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office. We are asking the community to stay out of this area for safety and evidence integrity reasons. Continued attempts and strategies to recover Michael are being worked through by a joint agency effort. I would personally like to thank the community that has been of great assistance to the search effort, as well as Beaverhead County Search and Rescue, Ruby Valley Search and Rescue, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office.

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March 29, 2023

The body was found in the Big Hole River near Melrose on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
The Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that the body is believed to be that of Michael Fontz, who went missing on December 12, 2022.

A body found in the Big Hole River near Melrose is considered missing by Michael Fontz. - Montana News

The body was found in the Big Hole River near Melrose on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.The Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office said in a press release that the

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UPDATE: Body of missing man found in Big Hole River near Melrose

A body was found in the Big Hole River near Melrose on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The body is believed to be Michael Fontz who was reported missing on December 12, 2022.

www.kxlf.com

The Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the body found in the Big Hole River on Tuesday is Michael Fontz, missing since December 12, 2022.