Police identify body of man found in the Snake River
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) - UPDATE: 6-8 Idaho Falls Police have identified the man whose body was recovered from the Snake River Friday as Miguel A. Rodriguez, 44, of Idaho Falls.
Rodriguez had been reported as a missing person, last seen on April 17, 2020.
Multiple people reported seeing his body in the river below the falls near Sportsman Park at around 6 p.m. Friday.
A civilian boat was used to help police recover the body, with help from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team.
Original Story:
The Idaho Falls Police Department confirmed with KIDK Eyewitness News 3 and Local News 8 that a man's body was pulled from the Snake River Friday evening.
Jessica Clements with IFPD said dispatch took multiple calls of a body in the water between the Pancheri Bridge and South Tourist Park.
The Bonneville County Sheriff's office dive team was able to retrieve the body.
Investigators believe they do know who the man is. However, they are confirming and must notify the man's family before his identity is publicly released.
