Local resident dies of Hypothermia

Antonio Castillo Jr (48) of Harlem/ Fort Belknap died as a result of hypothermia and exposure to extremely frigid temperatures on 12/29/2017. Mr. Castillo was residing in an aged bumper pull type camper trailer with an insufficient heat source for the sub-zero ambient temperatures. The manner of death has been determined to be accidental.

Safety Note: The Blaine County Sheriff/ Coroner’s Office would like to remind everybody to be vigilant and check on family or friends that may be living in non-traditional or temperature sensitive living arrangements when the outside temperatures are so cold.