Elkhorn Search & Rescue

05/08/2026

Elkhorn Search and Rescue was called out on May 7, 2026, at 1720 hours for a 73-year-old male who had gone for a short walk with his dog and failed to meet up with his friend. He was last seen at approximately 1400 hours in the Moose Creek area of the Elkhorn Mountains.
SAR members responded quickly and searched through the night, trackers determined his direction of travel was down the Crow Creek drainage. Despite extensive overnight efforts, he was not located by daylight.
Due to personnel being deployed overnight, Lewis and Clark Search and Rescue and Broadwater County Search and Rescue assisted in continuing operations. Aviation resources, including the Montana National Guard and Life Flight, were utilized during the search.
The subject was ultimately located after he emerged on the Broadwater side of Crow Creek.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Lewis and Clark Search and Rescue, Broadwater County Search and Rescue, the U.S. Forest Service, the Montana National Guard, Life Flight, and Jefferson County Dispatch for their invaluable assistance and coordination.

05/07/2026

Greater Helena Gives is HAPPENING NOW!

There’s still time to support local nonprofits making a difference right here in our community — including ESAR.

We’re thankful for everyone who has already donated and helped support our mission. Your generosity helps keep our team trained, equipped, and ready to respond when our community needs us most.

Greater Helena Gives continues through tonight at 8 PM, and every donation makes a real impact.

👉 Support ESAR directly: https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/organizations/elkhorn-search-rescue
👉 Donate or learn more: https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/

I’m ready to support Elkhorn Search & Rescue on May 6, 2026 during Greater Helena Gives. Learn more about Elkhorn Search & Rescue and all the other organizations participating in Greater Helena Gives.

05/05/2026

Greater Helena Gives starts TOMORROW!
May 6 @ 8 PM → May 7 @ 8 PM

We’re excited to once again be part of this incredible community giving event!

Greater Helena Gives is your opportunity to support local nonprofits making a real impact right here in our backyard - and we’re proud to be included.

Early giving is OPEN NOW!
If you’re able, early donations are already being accepted and truly make a difference. Every dollar helps ESAR stay ready to respond and keep our community safe.

Thank you for supporting local search and rescue - you help us be there when it matters most.

Learn more: https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/

View ESAR’s page: https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/organizations/elkhorn-search-rescue

04/21/2026

Save the Date! May 6-7, 2026 8PM-8PM!

We’re excited to be part of Greater Helena Gives! 💙
This is your chance to support local nonprofits (including us!) and make a real impact right here in our community.

More info @ https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/
View ESAR’s profile @ https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/organizations/elkhorn-search-rescue

Join me and give back!

02/09/2026

[Monday, 2/9/26] Once again, we want to stress how grateful we are for the relationships we have with our partner agencies. Last Friday the 6th, we received notice that an individual had rolled their off-road vehicle in an isolated part of northern Jefferson County. Without the help of Elkhorn Search & Rescue, law enforcement from the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest/Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and St. Peter's Ambulance, the individual may not have survived the incident. While the victim was dressed for the weather, prolonged exposure and injury complicated rescue efforts. A huge thanks to all who took part.