Helicopter crash near Ririe Reservoir prompts multi-agency rescue operation

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a helicopter crash at Ririe Reservoir, located east of Idaho Falls. The crash site is situated between Ririe Dam and the Blacktail Access area, with multiple agencies including Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Idaho Fish and Game involved in the rescue operations. Reports indicate that two people were involved in the crash, and power lines have been downed as a result. Meadow Creek Road is blocked in both directions while first responders manage the scene. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the condition of those involved in the incident. This situation is still developing, and local news outlets are actively monitoring the situation.