MT MT - Sawade BirdinGround, 13, missing from a private town, wasn't in bed in the morning, learning disability, Garryowen, 6 Oct 2024

[GuyfromCanada]

OCT 10

The family of Sawade Birdinground said search dogs were combing the area near the girl's rural home.

She was last seen at her home on Sunday night but she wasn't there in the morning when family went to wake her up.

More at Search continues in Big Horn County for missing 13-year-old girl

OCT 13

Black Eagle described his niece as quiet and reserved.

"She's pretty quiet. I would say pretty shy and reserved. But she's a sweet girl," said Black Eagle Sunday. "She has a learning disability, but she's just like a regular teenager."

It's been harrowing for her family as they continue the search.

More at 'Holding on to hope': Search widens for missing Gerryowen teenager

Garryowen is a private town in Big Horn County, Montana, United States. It is located at the southernmost edge of the land where Sitting Bull's camp was sited just prior to the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and the opening gunshots of the battle were fired only a few hundred yards from where Garryowen's structures stand today.

Garryowen, Montana - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Wow, this seems to be an extremely rural area. Where is Sawade? Did someone pick her up?

 

[GuyfromCanada]

Due to mental health concerns and the cold weather, authorities believe Sawade may be in danger.

Search for Sawade Birdinground reaches day seven

UPDATE: October 13 at 12:51 p.m.

www.kulr8.com

 

[GuyfromCanada]

UPDATE: October 14 at 3:25 p.m.

Wade Birdinground, her father, told us today that people in the area should keep an eye out for her near abandoned buildings and structure settlements.

Search for Sawade Birdinground reaches day seven

UPDATE: October 13 at 12:51 p.m.

www.kulr8.com

 

[PawneeDew]

It's been 7 days and nothing...I wonder who was the last to see this child?

 

[GuyfromCanada]

OCT 16 (the article states that Sa'wade has autism).

Even K-9 and canoe teams have led to zero indication of where Sa’wade is, but this community won’t give up on the girl with autism who disappeared from her bedroom on a fall Sunday night, leaving behind her phone, her important headphones and a family who loves her.

Search for 13-year-old Sa’Wade Birdinground enters day 9 in Garryowen

At the old gas station in Garryowen sits the center of the search and rescue efforts for 13-year-old Sa’wade Birdinground, as tips continue to come in daily.

www.ktvq.com

 

[airportwoman]

Oh, boy. Any bodies of water in the Garryowen area? People with autism are often drawn to water.

 

[Knox]

This is very worrisome. Hopefully they find something on her phone. Did she have computer access?

 

[LadyL]

I get really alarmed when they leave their phone behind.

 

[GuyfromCanada]

FBI has joined the case.

She has never run away from home or been in any serious trouble. Her disappearance from home is totally out of character for her, and her family is very concerned about her.

FBI Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Missing 13-Year-Old Crow Member in Montana | Currents

The FBI is seeking the public's assistance in locating Sa’Wade Birdinground, a 13- year-old member of the Crow Tribe, who has been missing since October 6, 2024.

nativenewsonline.net

 

[tarabull]

FBI searching for missing Montana teen who vanished from home weeks ago

Sa’Wade Birdinground, 13, went missing from her home in Garryowen, Montana, on Oct. 6 and has not been heard from since, authorities said.

www.foxnews.com

 

[MelmothTheLost]

Can anyone explain what a "private town" means, either in terms of Montana or more generally?

 

[GuyfromCanada]

OCT 30

The #FBI and our law enforcement partners continue to search for Sa’Wade Birdinground, a 13-year-old member of the Crow Tribe.

https://www.facebook.com/FBISaltLakeCity/posts/pfbid0CJc7xWhuQHtdb9oHMwQhv8GJXv8KJrWs2vwqKe8X8dDvom8HmRGZMJfUD29f5pgVl

 

[airportwoman]

Can anyone explain what a "private town" means, either in terms of Montana or more generally?

It sounds like the property is privately owned. Garryowen itself has an official population of TWO.

 

[sasha17]

Can anyone explain what a "private town" means, either in terms of Montana or more generally?

From the Billings chamber of commerce website, there is an article about Garryowen. It says: "The town is now privately owned and operated by Christopher Kortlander."

Custer Battlefield Museum | VisitBillings.com - Awe And Wonder - Visit Billings®

A registered historic site, Garryowen, the only town within the Battlefield is located at I-90 Exit 514 just south of the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Custer National Cemetery. The site is just one hour's drive from Billings, Montana or from Sheridan, Wyoming. The Battle of...

www.visitbillings.com

 

[GuyfromCanada]

NOV 28

No news at all. Sawade has been missing for over a month and a half already.

 

[Goecke]

Unless Sa'wade is significantly intellectually disabled, which seems unlikely since her family says she's a relatively "normal" teenage girl, drowning seems unlikely. Nearly all drowning deaths amongst autistic people occur with young kids and/or those with significant intellectual disabilities- ie. those who aren't aware of the danger. Also, the attraction to water is far from universal. I was never drawn to water, and to this day I hate having wet hair.

I hope they've checked her devices/social media. She went missing from such an isolated area, she couldn't have gotten far unless someone picked her up.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

What a terribly sad case. Glad the FBI is there. I hope she's okay somewhere and will be located soon.

 

[caradana]

What a terribly sad case. Glad the FBI is there. I hope she's okay somewhere and will be located soon.

Agree completely, so sad, glad that there’s FBI involvement, and I pray for a good outcome here.

 

[GuyfromCanada]

There was a FB post from New Town PD (New Town is in Mountrail County, North Dakota) from 12/17.

https://www.facebook.com/newtownndpd/posts/pfbid0Hneq6Vnxi7ZnaeuMPUgVcgkwoX35gvSANjnCfFFZZWkdqv7fbwxA91do6mP5sz5Tl

Could Sawade be in ND?

 

[Knox]

There was a FB post from New Town PD (New Town is in Mountrail County, North Dakota) from 12/17.

https://www.facebook.com/newtownndpd/posts/pfbid0Hneq6Vnxi7ZnaeuMPUgVcgkwoX35gvSANjnCfFFZZWkdqv7fbwxA91do6mP5sz5Tl

Could Sawade be in ND?

With family?