Case Details
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- Missing Since:
- Missing Since 05/08/1987
- Missing From:
- Missing From Flathead County, Montana
- Classification:
- Classification Lost/Injured Missing
- Gender:
- Male
- Race:
- Race White
- Date of Birth:
- Date of Birth 12/14/1957 (67)
- Age:
- Age 29 years old
- Height and Weight:
- Height and Weight Unknown
- Clothing/Jewelry Description:
- Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Partlow’s nickname is Dave.
- Details of Disappearance:
- On May 8, 1987, Partlow went hang gliding near Kalispell, Montana. Strong winds blew him far off course from his friends. His hang glider crashed, but he wasn’t found at the scene. Weeks later, only his glider, parachute, helmet, and backpack were discovered. It seems he landed in deep snow and may have tried to walk to safety. Searchers found a few of his belongings nearby. Even though he’d had survival training, he wasn’t dressed warmly enough for the cold mountains and likely died from exposure. His body was never recovered. Partlow had served in the Air Force and lived in Kalispell with his girlfriend before disappearing. His mother officially declared him dead in 2019.
- Agency:
- Flathead County Sheriff’s Office
- Source Links:
This person was missing Missing Since 05/08/1987