Missing woman found dead in Power County
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AMERICAN FALLS — Helen Hensley, 61, who was reported missing Oct. 12, was found dead the following day, according to a news release from Power County Sheriff Kasey Kendall.
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According to the sheriff, deputies and officers immediately began searching the area where she was last seen near Seagull Bay. The search involved drones, search-and-rescue personnel, volunteers, local residents and cell phone location data.
Hensley was found at approximately 3:35 p.m. Oct. 13, about 1.5 miles west of where she was last reported missing.
Search efforts were hampered by harsh weather conditions, including significant rainfall, temperatures as low as 33 degrees, and wind chills of 24 degrees.
The Power County Sheriff’s Office and American Falls Police Department expressed their sincere condolences to Hensley’s family and thanked Power County Search and Rescue, Life Flight, local residents and property owners who assisted in the search.
The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Power County Coroner’s Office.
Hensley’s next of kin have been notified, and authorities say no further information will be released at this time.