Man Who Drowned In Missoula Irrigation Ditch Identified

Authorities have released the name of a 54-year-old transient man who drowned in an irrigation ditch in Missoula.

Police Detective Scott Brodie says Edward Zariczny and a friend were drinking near the Orange Street Bridge on Friday evening. The friend told investigators he went to a convenience store to get more beer and found Zariczny dead in the ditch when he returned at about 6 p.m.

Brodie says there is nothing to indicate criminal activity.

Zariczny died the day before his 55th birthday.

Associated Press