Randall Crawford

Found Deceased

Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park

About Randall Crawford's case

According to KTVQ.com,

Searchers in Sweet Grass County have found and recovered the body of 63-year-old Randall Crawford of Park City, who went missing in the Yellowstone River last weekend, August 8, 2021.

The discovery was made at approximately 8:30a Friday, August 13, 2021, at Indian Fort, just north of Reed Point.

Both Sweet Grass County Search and Rescue and Stillwater County Search and Rescue were involved with the search.

Family has been notified, according to Sweet Grass County Sheriff Alan Ronneberg.

The cause of death was ruled as drowning, according to Ronneberg.

Officials said Crawford had entered the water to try to catch a raft that had gone adrift, and he was swept away.

He was not wearing a life jacket.

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Investigative Details

Foul Play Suspected: No
Suicide Suspected: No
Cause of Death: Accident - Drowning

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Sunday, August 8, 2021 (3 years ago)
Date Found: Friday, August 13, 2021 (3 years ago)

Entities

Sweet Grass County Search and Rescue

Government Assistive Resource

Stillwater County Search and Rescue

Government Assistive Resource

Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office

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Sweet Grass County Sheriff's Office

Local Law Enforcement

U.S. Water Rescue Dive Team

Government Assistive Resource

Administrative Details

Monday, January 8, 2024 (7 months ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10400

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