Barry Joel Tragen, 68, of Columbia Falls, Montana, was last seen on July 22, 2020. His vehicle was found that same day near Kintla Lake in the Polebridge area of Glacier National Park, in the park’s northwestern sector. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches, about 220 pounds, with gray hair and hazel eyes.

Park rangers began an organized search on July 25 after he failed to return to his vehicle. The search involved Glacier National Park personnel, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, Flathead County Search and Rescue, and canine teams, and included ground teams, aerial searches and watercraft. On August 4 a pair of sunglasses believed to be his was recovered in Kintla Creek; search dogs showed interest near the outlet of Kintla Lake and an underwater remote-operated vehicle was used in the lake but no additional evidence was found.

By August 10, 2020, active searching was scaled back to a limited continuous status, leaving the case open and Tragen listed as a missing person while field searching was reduced. The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office continues the investigation. If anyone has information about Barry Tragen’s whereabouts, please contact the park tip line.