Sa'Wade Birdinground
It has been nearly ten months since 13-year-old Sa’Wade Birdinground vanished from her family home on the Crow Indian Reservation in Garryowen, Montana. She was last seen around 11:00 p.m. on October 6, 2024. Her phone was left behind, making the disappearance even more concerning. Now, with her 14th birthday just around the corner, her loved ones remain desperate for answers.
Sa’Wade’s father, Wade Birdinground, describes her as a “grandma’s girl” and an awesome person with a great heart. He says she enjoys being at home, and leaving without notice is out of character.
Wade Birdinground’s Message to Sa’Wade:
“Sa’Wade, please come home. There are a lot of people looking for you because they love you. I love you and I just want you home. You are not in trouble but we just want you home, safe and alive.”
Description at Time of Disappearance
Age: 13
Date of Birth: September 20, 2011
Sex/Race: Native American female
Height: 5’4” to 5’5”
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Hair: Brown, curly
Eyes: Brown
Clothing
Black hoodie with mushrooms, anime T-shirt, basketball shorts, purple slip-on Skecher shoes
Other
Often wears an elk tooth necklace and may have a black and purple Adidas backpack
Investigation and Reward
The FBI is investigating Sa’Wade’s disappearance alongside the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office and Crow BIA law enforcement. Searches have included ground, water, drones, K-9 units, horses, and four-wheelers. The FBI is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to Sa’Wade’s recovery.
To assist with search efforts, contact Crow Search and Rescue Team at 406-839-3187.
How to Submit a Tip
Call: (801) 579-6195