Woman missing after kayaking accident near Kootenai Falls | State

LIBBY, Montana – A woman was reported missing Wednesday due to a kayaking accident in the Kootenai River.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department dispatch center received the call on June 26, 2024 at approximately 7:58 p.m. They learned that Jared Satterlund and Jessica Prado were kayaking on the Kootenai River above Kootenai Falls when they encountered trouble in the river and eventually became separated.

Satterlund reportedly tried to help Prado, who was in the water. Satterlund said he lost sight of Prado after seeing her struggling in an eddy.

According to a June 27 press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, both Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies and David Thompson Search and Rescue crews arrived at the scene of the accident and began searching for Prado.

A cooler was found near the shore above Kootenai Falls and the damaged kayak and other items were recovered below the falls.

Two Bear Air Rescue has been contacted and is assisting with the search. David Thompson Search and Rescue is continuing the ground and water search and may receive additional assistance from Two Bear Air Rescue.

NonStop will update this article as the situation evolves.