Remains Found in Lower Rock Creek Area Identified as Missing Man
Human remains discovered in the Lower Rock Creek area on October 4, 2026, have been identified as Robert Eugene Cote, a man reported missing in May 2026. Foul play is not suspected, and the death is being ruled an accidental…
Missoula, MT, October 22, 2026 —
Human remains discovered in the Lower Rock Creek area on October 4, 2026, have been identified as Robert Eugene Cote, who was reported missing in May 2026. The death is being ruled an accidental drowning, and foul play is not suspected.
The information provided identifies Cote and gives the month he was reported missing, but does not specify who made the missing-person report or provide further details about when or where he was last seen. It also does not describe when the remains were identified, how the identification was made, or what circumstances led to their discovery.
No additional details about the location within the Lower Rock Creek area or the circumstances of the drowning were provided. The information does not name an agency or official involved in the case, and it does not include statements from Cote’s family or investigators. Those details cannot be confirmed from the information available here.
The stated finding is that Cote’s death is being ruled an accidental drowning. The summary also says foul play is not suspected; it does not provide further explanation of that assessment. No additional timeline, investigative findings or next steps were included.
The known facts are limited to the identification, the discovery date and general area, Cote’s missing-person report in May 2026, and the stated determination about the cause and manner of death. Further information about the case was not provided.
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