News Release

Search Underway in Glacier National Park for a Missing Climber

Date: August 21, 2024
Contact: Autumn Sifuentes, 406-888-7921

WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 21, 2024] – Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for Grant Marcuccio, a 32-year-old man from Whitefish, Montana who has been missing since Sunday evening.

Marcuccio separated from his party while hiking from Heavens Peak to McPartland Peak. He was last seen heading toward McPartland. Marcuccio did not arrive to the rendezvous spot as planned. Rangers were alerted Sunday evening.

Rangers are searching for 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 began 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 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.