Powell County has been slapped with a $500 fine after a contractor hired by the county drove an amphibious off-road vehicle up the middle of the Blackfoot River last week.

The incident, which spanned 8 river miles and was captured on multiple videos posted to social media, drew rebukes from the local angling community and demands for criminal charges from local environmental groups.

In a statement posted on the county website Thursday, the Powell County Commissioners apologized "to everyone who accesses and enjoys the Blackfoot River."

"Recently, the Powell County Commissioners and Powell County Weed Board were notified of an incident whereby a contracted provider for the County utilized an amphibious vehicle in the Blackfoot River," the county stated. "This action, unfortunately, was

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