Powell County to Pay Fine After Amphibious Vehicle Rolls Through Blackfoot River

Powell County to pay fine after amphibious vehicle rolls through Blackfoot River

“We really had no grounds to fight it. Our subcontractor was definitely in violation, and it comes back to us.”

No vehicles allowed in the river

Local officials were startled on Aug. 5 to see video of a Sherp amphibious vehicle driving downstream in the Blackfoot River in Powell County. “We found out about it the same way everyone else did,” Bill Hooker, Powell County Commissioner, said. “On social media. There was a lot of misinformation online.” Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks authenticated the video and an investigation began. They dis...