Possible drowning in Glacier Park

Glacier National Park officials are investigating a possible drowning at Swiftcurrent Lake on the Park's east side. Rangers were notified about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday that two males had been canoeing on Swiftcurrent Lake. The canoe reportedly tipped over at about 3 a.m. Both males reportedly attempted to swim to shore, but only one person made it safely. The other person was missing, and possibly drowned.

Rangers report that at the time of the incident the temperature was in the mid to upper 40s, and it was not raining. Nearly 20 National Park Service employees were searching the area Tuesday morning. Additional resources were requested. A helicopter was requested, but weather conditions have prevented it from taking off. A dive team has also been requested from Flathead County.

No other details are available at this time. The investigation and search are currently ongoing. More information will be released as soon as it becomes available.