Columbia Falls man missing in Glacier

Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for Barry J. Tragen, a 68-year-old Columbia Falls resident.

According to park officials, Tragen’s vehicle was seen parked at Kintla Lake on Wednesday. A search effort was initiated on Saturday, July 25, by park rangers after Tragen did not return and the search effort continued this week in conjunction with Flathead County Search and Rescue and Flathead County K9 teams.

Tragen is 5 feet 10 inches tall and approximately 220 pounds with gray hair and hazel eyes. Anyone who 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.