An 18-year-old girl has died while tubing with friends on an Idaho river after she got caught in a log jam and was dragged into the rapids. Taylor Paige Smith was with three friends when she drowned after being thrown from her tube on the Boise River in American Falls on the afternoon of July 13. Authorities said the incident occurred in a fast moving, remote section of the river. A witness called 911 after spotting Smith and the three others encounter a log jam that spanned the entire stretch of the river while they were floating on their tubes. Taylor Paige Smith, 18, was with three friends when she drowned after being thrown from her tube on the Boise River in American Falls, Idaho, on the afternoon of July 13Smith and at least one other were forced into the water, according to authorities. Everyone except for Smith was able to make it to the shore and the teenager was last seen being pulled under the water by the swift current. People who were camping nearby immediately started helping first responders by searching the water for Smith. Authorities said several searches were made along the riverbanks by air and ground until it became dark and the conditions were no longer safe.Smith's body was pulled from the water the following morning when searches resumed. She had only just graduated from American Falls High School, according to her obituary. Authorities said the incident occurred in a fast moving, remote section of the river near American Falls. Everyone except for Smith was able to make it to the shore and the teenager was last seen being pulled under the water by the swift current She had only just graduated from American Falls High School. Smith, who had five siblings, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSmith, who had five siblings, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 'Taylor naturally lit up any room she was in. She was a bundle of energy who loved people, makeup, dancing and sunflowers,' her family wrote in her obituary. 'She came into the world with a love for dancing which she used as a cheerleader (where she was known as an amazing flyer) from junior high on through high school. She was a teacher at the local dance studio, where she radiated love, joy, patience and kindness. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Two brothers, aged 1 and 3, drown after falling into the... Father, 44, is charged with capital murder in deaths of his... Share this article Share 'Taylor loved little children and animals and they loved her back. Her small body housed a big heart filled with empathy and charity for others. 'She loved spending time with her family and friends and brought great joy to those who were blessed with her presence. She loved coming home each day where would sit on the edge of the coach with her yellow cup as she shared her day with her parents.' Her funeral is scheduled to take place on Saturday. The 18-year-old was describe as a 'bundle of energy' who l
Teen girl, 18, dies while tubing with friends on an Idaho river
An 18-year-old girl has died while tubing with friends on an Idaho river after she got caught in a log jam and was dragged into the rapids. Taylor Paige Smith was with three friends when she drowned after being thrown from her tube on the Boise River in American Falls on the afternoon of July 13. Authorities said the incident occurred in a fast moving, remote section of the river. A witness called 911 after spotting Smith and the three others encounter a log jam that spanned the entire stretch of the river while they were floating on their tubes. Taylor Paige Smith, 18, was with three friends when she drowned after being thrown from her tube on the Boise River in American Falls, Idaho, on the afternoon of July 13Smith and at least one other were forced into the water, according to authorities. Everyone except for Smith was able to make it to the shore and the teenager was last seen being pulled under the water by the swift current. People who were camping nearby immediately started helping first responders by searching the water for Smith. Authorities said several searches were made along the riverbanks by air and ground until it became dark and the conditions were no longer safe.Smith's body was pulled from the water the following morning when searches resumed. She had only just graduated from American Falls High School, according to her obituary. Authorities said the incident occurred in a fast moving, remote section of the river near American Falls. Everyone except for Smith was able to make it to the shore and the teenager was last seen being pulled under the water by the swift current She had only just graduated from American Falls High School. Smith, who had five siblings, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSmith, who had five siblings, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 'Taylor naturally lit up any room she was in. She was a bundle of energy who loved people, makeup, dancing and sunflowers,' her family wrote in her obituary. 'She came into the world with a love for dancing which she used as a cheerleader (where she was known as an amazing flyer) from junior high on through high school. She was a teacher at the local dance studio, where she radiated love, joy, patience and kindness. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Two brothers, aged 1 and 3, drown after falling into the... Father, 44, is charged with capital murder in deaths of his... Share this article Share 'Taylor loved little children and animals and they loved her back. Her small body housed a big heart filled with empathy and charity for others. 'She loved spending time with her family and friends and brought great joy to those who were blessed with her presence. She loved coming home each day where would sit on the edge of the coach with her yellow cup as she shared her day with her parents.' Her funeral is scheduled to take place on Saturday. The 18-year-old was describe as a 'bundle of energy' who l
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