Hiker Missing in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 21, 2024] – A search is underway in Glacier National Park for Grant Marcuccio, a 32-year-old man from Whitefish, Montana who has been missing since Sunday evening.
In a press release, park officials say Marcuccio separated from his party while hiking from Heavens Peak to McPartland Peak. He was last seen heading toward McPartland. When Marcuccio did not arrive to the rendezvous spot as planned on Sunday evening, park rangers were alerted.
Marcuccio is a 32-year-old Caucasian male with short brown hair, brown eyes, 6’, about 175 pounds. He may be wearing brown shorts, and a brown and white checkered shirt.
Two Bear Air conducted flights over the Heavens Peak area on Monday. Rangers and search teams conducted a search of the area yesterday. Two Bear Air again flew over the area again, yesterday. A helicopter from the Forest Service will assist with bringing search teams up to the area along with flying over the area to search for Marcuccio today.
Anyone that may have information or was in the area and saw an individual that fits the description is encouraged to contact the park tip line at 406-888-7077.