Game Warden Delbert E. Bloom, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Montana

Game Warden Delbert E. Bloom

Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Montana

End of Watch Saturday, June 2, 1979

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Delbert E. Bloom

Game Warden Delbert Bloom and a department biologist were killed in an airplane crash in Chouteau County while conducting a goose survey.

The Piper Subercub that Warden Bloom was piloting struck several trees and crashed approximately 500 yards from the Marias River.

Their bodies were recovered from the wreckage the following day after an aerial search located the crash site.

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Age 36
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Cause Aircraft accident

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Warden Bloom,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Montana. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

June 2, 2019