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Man caught in avalanche identified as MSU student from Missoula

Posted: Feb 14, 2011 5:02 PM by KBZK Media Center with Dan Boyce and Adam Bell reporting
Updated: Feb 15, 2011 9:36 AM

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The person caught in Monday's avalanche in Truman Gulch on the west side of the Bridger Mountains has been identified as a male Montana State University student from Missoula in his early 20s.

The man was snowboarding with a friend and a dog when he became caught in the avalanche this afternoon, officials said.

The man has not yet been identified and officials are not releasing information yet about his condition.

Crews are still at the scene. KBZK reporters are also on scene, and we will bring you more details as they become available.

Topics: Bozeman, Truman Gulch, Bridger Bowl, Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, Doug Chabot

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