Law Enforcement Announce Missing 22-Year-Old Great Falls Man Found

Over the weekend, the community was alerted of a missing 22-year-old man named Tanner Rust.

The notice of Rust going missing resonated throughout the community with many sharing the missing information on social media all weekend.

Now, authorities are sharing a sad conclusion to the search for Tanner Rust.

22-Year-Old Great Falls Man Goes Missing

The initial report of Rust’s disappearance was shared by authorities on Saturday evening at 5:40 PM.

They said he was “last seen at approximately 1:30 this morning (9/26/26) leaving his residence in the 300 block of 46th St. S.”

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”Tanner was riding a red motorized Honda dirt bike when he left eastbound on 3rd Ave S. The dirt bike was located in the 5100 block of 3rd Ave S but, Tanner has not been located.”

Cascade County Sheriff’s Office Announced Rust Has Been Found

According to a report shared by authorities late on Sunday night, Rust had been found.

”After more than 41 hours of searching by the Great Falls MT Police Department, the Cascade County Sheriff's Office, and dedicated family and friends, Tanner Rust has been found deceased with no signs of foul play,” Cascade County Sheriff’s Office shared in a post.

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”The 22-year-old from Great Falls was last seen leaving his home in the 300 block of 46th Street South around 1:30 a.m. on September 26th. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tanner's family, friends, and everyone whose life he touched.”

Authorities have not provided any details as to how Rust passed away but regardless, the situation is extremely sad and not the conclusion loved ones or the community were hoping for.

My prayers are with those impacted by this tragic loss.