Missing hiker found injured in Jewel Basin

An unidentified missing hiker was found in Jewel Basin this afternoon. The hiker apparently suffered a broken ankle while hiking up Trail 7 near Foothills Road.

The Flathead County Sheriff's Department, search and rescue crews, and the Bigfork and Creston fire departments are currently working on safely transporting the hiker to the Camp Misery area.

Authorities say the hiker was found by a doctor who was hiking in the area, and has been helping him while awaiting the crews' arrival.

Red Eagle Aviation is waiting nearby as it remains uncertain if the hiker will have to be flown out.