Rider Missing in Montana

[Stretch]

Found on ADVrider...


http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506304 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506304)




PLEASE CROSS-POST to forums where folks might be in the area......
(It's already on ADV, Pashnit, ST-Owners, Concours, Harley CVO, MySuzuki, MagnaMotorcycles, BonnevilleOwnersClub, Sport-Touring.net, Beginnerbikers)

There's a thread in the [url="http]Regional Forum[/url]s here on ADV but folks were concerned that it's kind of buried and most of the inmates wouldn't see it so I'm risking being chastised and placing this notice here and in Ride Reports (sorry mods - try not to be too harsh!)

[color="Red"]This is an on-going search and help is still needed as of 9/14/09[/COLOR]

From the Pashnit forum on 9/7/09]http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72221[/url]
This thread has the FACTS regarding the current search area and what is actually happening.

ST-Owners has a second thread for DISCUSSION and BRAIN-STORMING of ideas:
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72440

There is also a FACEBOOK group with frequent up-dates:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=135807631572



FAQ:
CCs & Bank info - has been checked out thoroughly - last usage was in Lolo, MT on 8/31 for gas. Last sighting, via traffic cam, was in Darby, MT at ~4:30 MST on 8/31

cell phone ping - yes, it's been tried, no luck

cell phone records - yes, they've been checked but there is very limited and often no service in the area. Last known call out was ~4:30 MST - possibly coincides with the Darby traffic cam sighting.

GPS ping - GPS are receivers, not transmitters, no luck

Air search - Montana Pilots Association and local charter companies have been notified to be on the look out but, so far, no volunteers to search

Civil Air Patrol - yes, they know but can't do anything until an official Law Enforcement request

Search and Rescue - yes, they know but also can't do anything until an official Law Enforcement request

Why no LE request of SAR & CAP - unknown at this time

Medical conditions or depression - none known by family

Hunters and hikers - information is being forwarded to folks in the area

Campgrounds and hotels - all in area have been contacted, no luck

Bike condition - 2008 Goldwing, no known mechanical issues but known to be fully loaded (and a riding buddy reported it as over-loaded). Yellow and black dry bags on the passenger seat. Camping gear, etc.

[TheMule]

Posted on the TW forum.

[matttys]

Man, I've seen this on a few boards now, hope everything is OK.

[SERadtke]

Just spent an hour reading through all the posts on the ST forums. How awful!  Hopefully he is found soon and is alright. I'm tempted to go out and help look as I've got plenty of time right now (laid off). But finances just won't allow it.

[Stretch]

Sadly, an update...

It is with a heavy heart that I bring you the news.

Donald Masters has been found at a crash site on Rt 93 around mile marker 322.1 between North Fork, ID and Salmon, ID

Donald and his bike were spotted by Elk hunters that were out tracking a buck. There was about 150' of shoulder and then a steep drop off into a drainage irrigation ditch. The are was covered in thick brush. He was wearing his helmet.

Out of respect to the family and loved ones we will be closing this thread and creating a Memorial Page to Donald where you can share some kinds words with everyone.

My thoughts and Prayers are with the family.

Rest in Peace Donald Masters.
Larry Jensen
on behalf of the Motorcycle Community

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