WEST YELLOWSTONE — A family of three found themselves lost while exploring the national forest near West Yellowstone after their e-bikes ran out of battery.

The West Yellowstone Police Department Dispatch received a 911 call at 3:17 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, to rescue the family.

The family was found approximately 12 miles west of West Yellowstone, near the Two Top trails, and stated they were cold and needed help.

Volunteers from the Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue (GCSSAR) West Yellowstone detachment, along with members of the Hebgen Basin Rural Fire District, Custer Gallatin National Forest Law Enforcement, and deputies from the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, responded to the request for aid.

It was determined that the best method for rescuing the lost family involve

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