Southern Idaho rescue teams are on high alert presently, and sadly, the odds they will be dispersed to assist in recovery efforts are high heading into the long weekend break.
Those in the know when it comes to mineralogy are saying that the mountain runoff will be so strong this summer that huge amounts of gold that have been entombed in rocks and clay pockets will likely be jolted free and will be sitting on river banks just waiting to be found; some are saying 2023 could be a "new gold rush."
While it is nearly impossible to go a whole summer without enjoying the Snake River at least once, you may want to avoid it this summer for a few reasons.
The Snake River weaves through numerous counties in the southern portion of the state, and it would be incorrect to assume the river has been mostly depleted of minerals such as gold from roughly a quarter-century (1860-1885) of mining in the region.
I'm sure of the exact age of the jumper because the video description doesn't mention it, but it's the youngest I've ever seen pull it off. I applaud whoever this kid is for having courage beyond my own.
The stunning falls cascade 60 feet into the Snake River, which makes for a great opportunity to cool down in the summer and grab some exceptional photographs in the winter.