IDAHO COUNTY, Idaho — A woman who has been missing since May, and who was thought to have crashed into the Salmon River, body has been recovered by law enforcement.
According to the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO), 73-year-old Marsha Hayes was driving from Riggins on Highway 95 on May 22 when, at some point, she crashed and her car ended up in the river.
As KTVB previously reported, On May 24, Doug Bishop with the United Search Corp used sonar equipment to search for Hayes and discovered her car about a quarter of a mile downstream from the crash. With the use of underwater cameras he was able to discover she was inside the car.
On June 27, recovery efforts led to Hayes' remains and car being pulled from the river.
"Idaho County Sheriff Doug Ulmer wishes to thank Mr. Bishop and his organization United Search Corp for their exceptional assistance in providing closure for the Hayes family. Both Sheriff Ulmer and Mr. Bishop would like to thank Marsha's family and friends who came out to assist, along with the Riggins Fire/EMS, the Idaho Transportation Department, the Idaho State Police, Torch Towing, the Idaho County Coroner's Office, Shawn Davis with Little Salmon River Builders and the Riggins community for all coming together to aid in Marsha's recovery," stated ICSO. "We are truly sorry for the Hayes family's loss, and our thoughts and prayers go out to Marsha's family and friends as they navigate this difficult time."
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