Marion man's body recovered from Hubbart Dam Reservoir

Flathead County search and rescue crews on Sept. 2 recovered the body of a Marion man who was believed to have drowned in Hubbart Dam Reservoir, authorities say.

The body of 40-year-old Joshua Moore was located by Flathead Search and Rescue teams approximately 75 feet from the shore under 30 feet of water in the reservoir southwest of Marion.

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office received a report on Sept. 1 of an empty kayak floating in the reservoir. The reporting party, who had been camping in the area, informed deputies that a man had arrived earlier that morning. Deputies located an unoccupied vehicle near the reservoir and the kayak approximately 50 yards offshore, both without any sign of an occupant. 

Further investigation revealed that the unoccupied vehicle was registered to Moore, who had left home alone earlier that day to fish at the reservoir. When deputies were unable to contact Moore, it was suspected that he may have drowned in the early morning. 

Foul play is not suspected in the incident.