Missing Lincoln County man found dead near Huson Peak

Johnnie Lee Hantz, 72, who was reported missing on Nov. 29, was found dead Tuesday by a citizen in the Huson Peak area off Quartz Creek Road north of Libby, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

County dispatch received a 911 call at 10:01 p.m. Tuesday from a caller who reported finding Hantz’s CanAm side-by-side and that the man was deceased. The caller also reported that the man’s dog, Chester, was alive and took him to the Sheriff’s Office. 

Deputies responded and secured the scene for further investigation. The Sheriff’s Office notified the family and the investigation is ongoing.