Lacking climber sought in Glacier Nationwide Park days after final being seen

Harris Marley

International Courant

The seek for a lacking climber at Glacier Nationwide Park is now on its fourth full day.

Grant Marcuccio, 32, from Whitefish, Montana, was reported lacking to park rangers on Sunday night by individuals who have been with him earlier within the day.

“Marcuccio separated from his occasion whereas mountaineering from Heavens Peak to McPartland Peak,” a Nationwide Park Service (NPS) press launch states. “He was final seen heading towards McPartland. Marcuccio didn’t arrive to the rendezvous spot as deliberate.”

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Rescuers have been looking for Marcuccio since Monday, using Two Bear Air Rescue flights, rangers and search groups. A helicopter from the Forest Service assisted with bringing search groups as much as the realm and flying over to seek for him on Wednesday. 

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Grant Marcuccio, 32, separated from his group whereas mountaineering from Heavens Peak to McPartland Peak in Glacier Nationwide Park on Sunday. (Glacier Nationwide Park)

Marcuccio is described as being a 6-foot White male with brief brown hair, brown eyes and weighing 175 kilos. He could also be carrying brown shorts with a brown and white checkered shirt, NPS mentioned.

“Grant is an efficient pal and climbing accomplice of mine, a gifted and skilled mountaineer, a sort particular person, no ego, and cherished by all,” a Fb consumer wrote in response to the lacking particular person submit. “We’re shifting heaven and earth to attempt to deliver him residence.”

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An entrance to Glacier Nationwide Park in St. Mary, Montana, on Oct. 19, 2023. (Josh Edelson/AFP by way of Getty Photographs)

A whole lot of individuals have commented that they’re praying for Marcuccio’s protected return. 

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Anybody who might have info or was within the space and noticed a person matching Marcuccio’s description is requested to succeed in out to the park’s tip line at 406-888-7077. 

An aerial view reveals the jap fringe of Glacier Nationwide Park from St. Mary, Montana, on Oct. 20, 2023. (Josh Edelson/AFP by way of Getty Photographs)

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Glacier Nationwide Park is thought for its “lovely glacial lakes, waterfalls, valleys, and alpine meadows,” FOX Climate reviews, however it could additionally “expertise rapidly altering and excessive climate.” 

“Bear in mind that mountain climate is unpredictable; at all times be ready for quite a lot of situations,” the park’s web site states. 

Lacking climber sought in Glacier Nationwide Park days after final being seen

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