Missing woman Helen Hensley found dead near American Falls

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AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho - The Power County Sheriff's Office said 61-year-old Helen Hensley of American Falls was found dead on Tuesday.

Hensley was reported missing on Oct. 12, 2026, at 1:28 am. She was last seen in the Seagull Bay area near Ramsey Road and Sandy Lane, reportedly on foot. Following an extensive search, her body was found about 1.5 miles west of where she was reported missing, the sheriff's office said.

The cause of her death is being investigated by the Power County Coroner's Office. While she was missing, the area experienced heavy rain and near-freezing temperatures.

No other information was released.