Vehicle hits elk on highway near roaring lion intersection, Hamilton MT
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TrafficA vehicle struck an elk near mile marker 43 on U.S. Highway 93 in Hamilton. No injuries were reported. The elk is blocking the road and will need to be removed. Law enforcement and Hamilton Fire are on site.
Audio|Heard on: Ravalli County Sheriff, Hamilton Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
Howie-com, Hamilton Fire.
00:02
Hamilton Fire.
00:05
We're en route.
00:07
Covenor at Stamide for sure apart.
00:22
(number withheld). (number withheld).
00:29
On fire, Ravalli Comm.
00:32
Revelycombe.
00:36
Go ahead with your short report.
00:37
You are responding to mile marker 43 U.S.
00:40
Highway 93 in Hamilton, Cross Street, the Hub lane, and Gold Creek Loop.
00:44
This looks like it's just going to be south of Roaring Lion intersection.
00:48
Vehicle versus elk, no injury, no education.
00:52
Blockage is the elk in the road.
00:53
Revellege comb clear.
00:56
Hamilton Fire copies and do we know the situation with the Elk who is still alive?
01:02
It will need to be dispatched.
01:03
We do have law enforcement en route.
01:06
Understood, thank you.
01:10
You're welcome.
01:11
Mike Tom, Hamilton Fire.
01:14
Hamilton Fire.
01:16
We're on scene.
01:19
Okay, copy, you're on scene.
01:20
702.
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US-93, Hamilton, MT
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