IRWIN, Idaho — A man went into the Palisades Reservoir on Wednesday afternoon and did not resurface.
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies received a call just before 3 p.m. that the man, who was not wearing a life jacket, went off his paddleboard near McCoy Creek, on the southwest region of the lake. The Sheriffs Office Dive Team, Search and Rescue, Swan Valley Fire and Idaho Falls Ambulance responded to the incident.
A deputy who arrived quickly on the scene was able to dive in and recover the body, but the victim was already dead. He was identified as 57-year-old Gary Vorwaller of Soda Springs, Idaho.
With several water-related accidents in the region over the past few weeks, it’s imperative to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) whenever you’re on a body of water. Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) emphasizes preparedness, having a good plan and knowing the consequences of any decisions you make out there.
