Riddle Mountain Emergency Roundup Announced

The incident, billed as a rescue in the news release, will start on September 9 but most details have been omitted.

The driver is inadequate food and water.

The pre-gather population was not disclosed.

The capture and removal goals were not stated.

The method of capture is probably helicopter.

Operations will be open to public observation on a limited basis.

The name of the off-range holding facility was not given.

The contractor was not identified.

A public lands closure was not discussed.

Conditions in the Burnt Flat Allotment, which contains the HMA, are not known.

The roundup could be an extension of the incident at Sheepshead (Barren Valley), which borders Riddle Mountain on the east side.

RELATED: Barren Valley Emergency Roundup Announced.

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