Danit Ehrlich

UPDATE FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT 2/23/2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the tragic news regarding the search for Danit Ehrlich. Our hearts go out to her family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences as they navigate this profound loss.
Through the course of our investigation, it has been determined that Danit has likely drowned in the Clark Fork River. Recovery efforts will continue as conditions allow, and we remain committed to bringing closure to her family.
We also ask for the community’s help in locating Danit’s dog, Bamba, who is still missing. If anyone locates Bamba, please contact the Missoula Police Department at (406) 552-6300 so we can reunite her with family members.
We want to express our sincere gratitude to our community members who showed their support and assisted in the search. Your kindness and willingness to help have been truly appreciated. We also extend our thanks to all first responder agencies, The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office, their Search And Rescue Unit (SAR), and the K9 Task Force who were involved in the investigation and assisting agencies for their dedication and efforts throughout this process.
We ask that the family’s privacy be respected during this time.

The Missoula Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 33-year-old Danit Ehrlich. She was last known to be in the area of Jacobs Island Dog Park near South Van Buren St in Missoula, Montana. Officers are actively searching the area using drones in an effort to locate Danit and her dog, Bamba.
If you have seen her or have any information on her whereabouts, please contact the Missoula Police Department at (406) 552-6300.
At this time, the Missoula Police Department is asking the public to please avoid entering the search area, as icy conditions near the water pose significant safety risks. Officers, detectives, all available resources, and Search and Rescue teams are actively working in the area, and the island is currently blocked off to ensure a safe and coordinated search effort.
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