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Butte police say no airplane crashed after investigating report

Posted at 10:02 AM, Sep 28, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-28 12:02:46-04

Around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, multiple Butte agencies responded to a report of a downed aircraft near I-15 between Divide and Moose Creek. Emergency responders investigated and determined that no airplane had crashed, according to Sheriff Ed Lester.

Sheriff Lester said in a media release a bush plane that intentionally landed in the area was reported as a possible crash, and there is no cause for concern.

Butte Police, A-1 Ambulance, Butte Fire Rescue, and 15-90 Search and Rescue all responded to the call.