July 19th, 2024
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE
RE: Body recovered from Snake River
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding a body that was recovered in the Snake River on Monday afternoon. Detectives have identified the victim as 28 year old Juan Manuel Romano Manilla, of Idaho Falls.
Preliminary information suggests Mr. Manilla had been living homeless along the Snake River and other areas in Idaho Falls and the cause of death appears to be by drowning. Deputies and the Bonneville County Coroners Office are currently in the process of an autopsy to confirm those findings.
As Deputies continue to investigate Mr. Manilla’s activities leading up to his death, they are asking anyone who may have known him or had interactions with him to contact the Sheriff’s Office through dispatch at 208-529-1200.
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original release:
July 15, 2024
NEWS RELEASE
Just after 1pm this afternoon, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies, Idaho Falls Police, and Idaho Falls Fire responded to the Snake River near the Broadway Bridge to a report of a body floating in the river. As Emergency Personnel arrived on scene, they were directed to the Idaho Falls Power Plant where the body was caught in debris near the plant. It was evident at that time the victim was deceased.
Working with Idaho Falls Power staff, water rescue personnel were able to retrieve the victim from the water just above the power plant. Deputies are working with the Bonneville County Coroner to determine what happened and identify the victim.
No further information is available at this time.
