New search effort targets restricted area in Renzo Bullhead case

Eight months after Renzo Bullhead went missing, trained volunteers with search dogs combed a previously off-limits area near Bismarck’s train bridge on Nov. 22, according to Valley News Live.

Ten volunteer ground searchers and certified dogs from Northstar Search & Rescue of Minnesota participated in the operation. Spirit Lake Tribe officials said the Northstar K9 team focused on water areas after receiving information suggesting Bullhead may have been dragged from the water.

The Bismarck Police Department was present during the search, and findings will be shared with Mandan police, Bismarck police and the Bureau of Indian Affairs MMIP Unit. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Vice Chairman Mike Faith said tribal officials helped coordinate the effort to ensure the search was conducted “legally and safely.”

Deidre “Roxy” Leaf, Bullhead’s mother, said she remains grateful for continued efforts and “will not stop fighting” for answers.