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Police identify Idaho Falls man who fell into Snake River

UPDATE: Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - Bonneville County Sheriff's office has released the name of the man who drowned in the Snake River Sunday night. His name is Dylan T. Rummler, 31, of Idaho Falls. His body was found at the bottom of the river near the area where he fell in near Memorial and D Street the sheriff's office said.

Deputies said quick action by witnesses and emergency personnel in determining the location and circumstances contributed to the recovery of Rummler.

UPDATE: Sunday, 10:38 p.m. MT - Authorities said they found the adult male deceased at the scene. They added the identity of the man will be released at a later time.

UPDATE: Sunday, 9:34 p.m. MT - Bonneville County said divers are searching for an adult male in the water.

They also said the search will pause in the next hour or two if they do not find the person Sunday night. The search will resume Monday morning in that scenario.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho Falls Police, Fire Department and Bonneville County Sheriff's Office are responding to a call of someone who fell into the water near downtown Idaho Falls.

Local News 8 was the first media outlet on the scene.

Idaho Falls Police received a call around 7:30 p.m. Sunday about someone falling through the ice.

Bystanders on the shore allegedly called in the situation after hearing screams for help.

Law enforcement has now gathered along Memorial Dr. in Idaho Falls in an attempt to find the individual. They've closed Memorial Dr. from the intersection of B street to the roundabout along E street and Memorial Dr.

The latest update Local News 8 has received is divers entered the water around 8:30 p.m. to try to find the individual.

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