33-year-old Danit Ehrlich, whose parents are members of a Chabad-run shul in Highland Lakes, FL, went missing over a week ago near a river in Missoula, Montana. After extensive search by Matzil Search and Rescue, her body was recovered and will be brought to kever Yisroel.
33-year-old Danit Ehrlich was reported missing over a week ago near the University of Montana. The Missoula Police Department reported Sunday it’s believed that missing woman Danit Ehrlich drowned in the Clark Fork River. Ehrlich was last seen in a park in Missoula, MT on Friday morning.
A few days later, Matzil Search and Rescue was activated and flew in to assist in the search. Matzil has been searching by helicopter, drone, ground, water, and underwater drone while local authorities deployed a dive team and water team into the river to assist in addition to their drone teams and sonar. Though the river was originally iced over, the temperature had warmed up, allowing for further search efforts.
On Sunday, March 9, Danit’s body was found.
In a public statement, Matzil wrote:
“We regret to inform you that the body of Danit Ehrlich has been recovered. Though this is a sad outcome, we are grateful that the search for Danit Ehrlich has come to a conclusion, bringing much-needed closure to her family and loved ones.
“We extend our deepest appreciation to the agencies and individuals who dedicated their time and resources to this effort, including the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office, Missoula County Search and Rescue, City of Missoula Police Department, Missoula Fire Department, Chabad Missoula, and Rabbi Wolf from Chabad in Florida (Beit David Highland Lakes). Their professionalism, commitment, and tireless work have been truly commendable.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with Danit’s family, and we hope they find comfort and strength in the support of their community.”
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