Biker missing after stunt across Canyon Ferry

BILLINGS — Rescue crews are searching for a 19-year-old man who disappeared in the Canyon Ferry Reservoir after trying to ride a modified dirt bike across the water.

The Billings Gazette reports crews on jet skis and boats did not find any signs of Blake Becker or his dirt bike Sunday. The search for the Clancy man, who disappeared in the water late Saturday, is now considered a recovery effort.

Lewis and Clark County sheriff’s Capt. Jason Grimmis says Becker had attempted to ride from the east shore to the west shore when he went down near Cemetery Island, where the water is about 140 feet deep.

A Montana Highway Patrol aircraft and sonar equipment have been used to aid the search efforts.

Becker had reportedly been wearing a life vest.