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Missing Montana Horseback Rider Found Dead in Lake

Authorities discovered Meghan Rouns' body in the Missouri River after a search following her disappearance during a horseback ride.

  • Meghan Rouns, 27, went missing on October 4 during a horseback ride in Lewis & Clark County, Montana.
  • Her horse and cellphone were found the next day, prompting a search focused on the Missouri River area.
  • Authorities suspect Rouns may have been blown off her horse into the river due to strong winds.
  • The search involved multiple agencies using helicopters, drones, and cadaver dogs to locate Rouns.
  • Foul play is not suspected, but an autopsy will determine the official cause and manner of death.
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