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Family of Five Rescued After Stranding | Butte News
A family fishing trip north of Butte turned into a high-stakes rescue when dad Paul Klimpel and his four diabetic sons vanished after their truck broke down in rugged terrain. With three boys needing insulin and no cell service, authorities launched a massive multi-agency search — including a rescue helicopter — that spanned nearly 24 hours. The breakthrough came Wednesday as the chopper spotted them walking safely along a road. All five were hospitalized but unharmed — a chilling reminder of how fast Montana’s backcountry can turn deadly, even for experienced adventurers. Listen in…
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