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Search continues for missing woman at Hungry Horse Reservoir

Emily Rea was reported missing after not returning from the Hungry Horse Reservoir
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HUNGRY HORSE — The search for a missing woman near Hungry Horse Reservoir continues.

Emily Rea, 33, was last heard from on July 16 after she didn't return after going to Hungry Horse Reservoir to go paddle boarding alone.

Rea is described as being 5’5” tall with long brown hair and brown eyes. She was driving a black 2011 Honda CRV with a paddleboard.

Her vehicle was found at the reservoir on July 17 and her paddleboard was found a day later near Flossy Creek, according to a social media post.

Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino says officials have been searching the area for almost a week, using multiple tactics including dogs, divers, sonar and aerial search tactics.

The massive search area has been segmented and water and land search operations continued on Monday. Officials are also continuing to follow up on any leads they receive.

Anyone with information about Rea is asked to contact tips@flathead.mt.gov.

Sheriff Heino is reminding everyone to recreate safely and wear life jackets when on the water.