61-year-old woman reported missing in Idaho found deceased

AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (ABC4) — A 61-year-old woman who was reported missing in Idaho was found deceased on Tuesday, the local sheriff’s office confirmed.

According to a press release from the Power County Sheriff’s Office, 61-year-old Helen Hensley was reported missing around 1:28 a.m. on Monday, last seen in the Seagull Bay Area near Ramsey Road and Sandy Lane.

Sheriff’s deputies and the American Falls Police Department immediately began searching for Hensley using cell phone location data and assistance from drones, search and rescue, and volunteer citizens.

Residents in the area were asked to check their sheds, outer buildings, campers, and trailers.

Unfortunately, Hensley was located deceased at approximately 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, just 1.5 miles west of where she was reported missing.

The sheriff’s office noted that during the time she was missing, the area experienced “significant rainfall and temperatures of 33 degrees with a wind chill of 24 degrees.”

Ultimately, the manner and cause of Hensley’s death will be determined by the Power County Coroner’s Office.

“The Power County Sheriff’s Office and American Falls Police Department expresses its sincerest condolences to the family of Helen Hensley,” the press release reads.

The first thing to do is call local law enforcement and report the case. Utah officials say there is no required waiting period to report a missing person. In an emergency, call 911.

When working with local law enforcement, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:

Utah officials also suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number and what the officers say.