Emergency crews from multiple Twin Falls County agencies responded to the Snake River near the Perrine Bridge on Tuesday evening after a person was discovered floating in the water below the landmark span.
Investigators are working to determine whether the incident was an accident or a suicide. The response drew personnel from the Twin Falls Police Department, the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office, the Twin Falls Fire Department, Magic Valley Paramedics, and the Jerome County Sheriff’s Office.
No additional details about the victim or the circumstances leading up to the discovery have been released as the investigation remains ongoing.
The Perrine Bridge, which spans the Snake River Canyon along U.S. Highway 93 in Twin Falls, has long been a site requiring public safety attention. The multi-agency response reflects the coordinated emergency protocols that local and regional departments maintain for incidents along the canyon rim and the river below.
The Snake River corridor has seen a number of serious incidents in recent months. A 12-year-old boy died after going underwater at Dierkes Lake Park in Twin Falls earlier this year, underscoring the dangers associated with the river and its surrounding recreation areas.
What Comes Next
Authorities have not indicated a timeline for releasing further information. Additional details are expected once investigators complete their review and next-of-kin notifications, if applicable, have been made. Twin Falls County News will update this report as new information becomes available.