The man who was killed was so badly injured that it was originally believed he was attacked by a bear.

Tragedy struck when Dustin Kjersem, a 35-year-old father and skilled tradesman from Belgrade, Montana, was found dead in his tent at a campsite in Big Sky. His friend, who was supposed to meet him on Friday afternoon, went searching for him the next morning and was horrified to find his body with horrific injuries. The friend immediately reported the incident as a possible bear attack to emergency services, but upon further investigation, it was determined that Dustin had been murdered.

Dustin had left for his weekend camping trip on Thursday, October 10, driving his pick-up truck 45 miles away from home. He was due to meet his friend the next day, but when he didn't show up, his friend became worried and went searching for him. The news of Dustin's death shocked the community, especially since he was a hard-working and well-liked member of the community.

According to local news site 7 KBZK Bozeman, authorities have revealed that Dustin sustained multiple "chop" wounds from a weapon that has yet to be determined. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives have been pursuing various leads, but no one has been taken into custody yet. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer has stated that they are working tirelessly to find the person or people responsible for Dustin's brutal murder.

At a news conference, Dustin's older sister, Jillian Price, paid tribute to her brother, saying, "This weekend, we lost our brother, our son, our uncle, our best friend, and our dad in the most unimaginable way." She described Dustin as a loving father and a skilled tradesman who was born and raised in Bozeman and had worked all over the valley. He was known for his hard work and dedication, and he could often be found framing houses, pouring foundations, or installing countertops.

Jillian and the police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and help with the investigation. She also had a heartfelt message for the community, saying, "There is someone in our valley who is capable of truly heinous things. Please, if you were in Moose Creek at any time from Thursday to Saturday, please come forward and talk to the authorities. Even if you don't think you saw anything, your information could be crucial in finding justice for my brother." The area leading up to the crime scene has been taped off by authorities, and they are determined to find the perpetrator and bring them to justice.

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