Whitefish man missing in Glacier National Park

Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for Grant Marcuccio, a 32-year-old man from Whitefish who has been missing since Sunday evening, the park said in a release.

Marcuccio separated from his party while hiking from Heavens Peak to McPartland Peak. He was last seen heading toward McPartland. Marcuccio did not arrive to the rendezvous spot as planned. Rangers were alerted Sunday evening. 

Marcuccio is a 32-year-old Caucasian male with short brown hair, brown eyes, 6 feet tall and about 175 pounds. He may be wearing brown shorts, and a brown and white checkered shirt. 

He is an avid outdoor enthusiast and works at WhiteStar Organics Farm in Kalispell, which is a regular vendor at the Columbia Falls Community Market. 

Two Bear Air began flights over the Heavens Peak area on Monday. Rangers and search teams conducted a search of the area yesterday. Two Bear Air again flew over the area yesterday. A helicopter from the Forest Service will assist with bringing search teams up to the area along with flying over the area to search for Marcuccio today (Wednesday). 

Anyone that may have information or was in the area and saw an individual that fits the description is encouraged to contact the park tip line at 406-888-7077.