UPDATE FROM BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Michael Faller was located Saturday afternoon by K9 teams, deceased. His family was notified close to the scene. Butte County Sheriff would like to thank our volunteers, K9 teams, pilots, and law enforcement agencies for their assistance. Please continue to keep his family and friends in your prayers.

ORIGINAL STORY

Emergency responders and volunteers have been searching since last week for a local man who disappeared while hunting.

The Missing Jutveniles & Adults in Idaho group has identified the missing hunter as Michael Faller, 73, of Idaho Falls.

The Butte County Sheriff’s Office posted via Facebook that Faller was reported missing last week in the North Creek Road area off the Little Lost River Highway north of Howe, a small community northeast of Arco. Emergency responders with help from volunteers launched an intense search for Faller and found his ATV and other items including his jacket and rifle.

The search for Faller resumed this week in the very rough terrain where he was hunting but he has still not been located.

If you have any information on Faller’s whereabouts, please contact the Butte County Sheriff’s Office at (208) 527-8553.