Body Recovered in Glacier National Park Nearly a Month After Drowning Incident
26-year-old Siddhant Vitthal Patil's body was found in Avalanche Creek after he fell during a hike on July 6.
- Park rangers recovered Patil's body on August 3 after a visitor spotted it in the creek.
- Patil fell into Avalanche Creek while hiking above a gorge on Avalanche Lake Trail.
- The body was identified through clothing and gear matching descriptions from friends and family.
- Patil, originally from India, was living in California and visiting the park with friends.
- Another man, Raju Jha, also drowned in the park on the same day, highlighting recent safety concerns.