(Bannock County Coroner’s Officer Press Release, September 28, 2023)
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, has confirmed the identity of the deceased found in the Portneuf River north of Lava Hot Springs on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.
Deceased: Jeffrey Jenson, 59, of Simi Valley, California
Next of kin has been notified.
The incident remains under investigation by the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office.
“My heart goes out to Jeffrey’s family and friends as they grieve the loss of their loved one,” said Coroner Torey Danner.
