Overdue hunter rescued in Judith Basin County

A hunter from Great Falls who was reported overdue was found Wednesday evening south of Stanford, according to the Judith Basin County Sheriff’s Office.

Rodney Cobell, 52, had been missing for about 24 hours in very harsh weather conditions in rugged terrain.

After a search by volunteer members of the Judith Basin County Search and Rescue team, Cobell was found and rescued by Malmstrom Air Force Base 40th Helicopter Squadron at about 6:30 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Malmstrom flew multiple missions attempting to locate Cobell, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office also assisted by sending a search and rescue helicopter.