Searchers find ‘missing’ Athol man
Following an extensive search lasting nearly 12 hours, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Volunteer Search and Rescue Unit located Michael Montgomery a short distance from his residence in good condition. Montgomery, 63, of Athol, had left his residence at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday on his ATV with the intention of camping out for the night, unbeknownst to his family. His family reported him missing at about 10 p.m.. Search and Rescue resources involved Sheriff’s Deputies, KCSO Volunteer Search and Rescue members and Spokane County Air 1/Kootenai County Sheriff's Department news release.