Brandon Fitch, 20, disappeared in the early morning hours of June 16, 2018, after friends reported he fell from the Reed Point Bridge into the Yellowstone River. The river was swollen and moving swiftly with seasonal runoff; Brandon was quickly lost from sight and has not been seen or heard from since. The Stillwater County Sheriff/Coroner’s Office opened an investigation and launched extensive search and recovery efforts using boats and divers, but hazardous currents and heavy debris severely hampered the operation.

Some of Brandon’s personal items — boots, shirt, phone, and hat — were reportedly recovered a short distance from the bridge. He is described as a white male, brown hair, green eyes, 5 feet 9 inches, about 170 pounds, with tattoos including the initials KV on his right wrist, a large owl on his left bicep, and a Bible verse on his left forearm. The official report characterizes the incident as a tragic accident, but community and family questions remain because Brandon’s body was never recovered and some search indicators were inconclusive.

Did anyone in the Reed Point area witness what happened that night or have information that might help clarify Brandon’s disappearance?