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MT EPA head John Wardell killed in fall near Libby Hiking near Leigh Lake by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio August 21, 2009 EPA Director for the State of Montana, John Wardell, was found dead about 2:30 Friday afternoon as a result of a 200 to 300 foot fall in the Leigh Lake area, according to Robbie Bowe of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The accident was reported about 7pm Thursday evening. David Thompson Search and Rescue responded initiating a search. Alert and Forest Service contract choppers flew the area until dark, at which time a Malmstrom Air Force Base chopper flying with night vision searched the area from 11 until 1am, when the early morning storm forced them to abandon efforts. Friday a second Malmstrom chopper was able to lower personnel into the steep, rocky area where Wardell's body was found and recovered. Wardell, 64, was from Helena. He was familiar to many Libby residents due to his involvement with the EPA asbestos cleanup activities in Libby. ______________________________ Story by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio, www.todaysbestcountryonline.com. Related Links John Wardell, EPA head, dies after mountain climbing accident near Libby - Jennifer McKee, Missoulian State Bureau, August 21, 2009

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