Polson man dies after drowning incident in Flathead River

Man dies after incident in Flathead River

MISSOULA The Lake County Sheriff's Office says a 48-year-old Polson man drowned in the Flathead River near Riverside Park on May 22, 2026.At about 3:50 p.m., Lake County dispatch received a report of a person drowning in the river.Authorities said bystanders and first responders quickly found the man and pulled him from the water, where lifesaving efforts were performed.The man was taken to St. Joseph Medical Center, where he was later declared …

Polson man dies after drowning incident in Flathead River

The Lake County Sheriff's Office says a 48-year-old Polson man died after a drowning in the Flathead River near Riverside Park on May 22, 2026.At about 3:50 p.m., Lake County dispatch received a report of a person drowning in the river.Authorities said bystanders and first responders quickly located the man and pulled him from the water, where lifesaving efforts were performed.The man was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center, where he was la…