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Smokejumper Luke Befumo Passes Tragically | Boise News
Tragedy strikes the wildland firefighting community as smokejumper Luke Befumo, a beloved and dedicated Forest Service member, drowned while off-duty at Payette Lake. Known for his professionalism, compassion, and unwavering support of his crew, Befumo’s sudden loss leaves a profound void across the Payette National Forest and beyond. His colleagues remember him not just as a skilled firefighter, but as a true pillar of morale and camaraderie. As the forest service steps in to support his grieving family and fellow jumpers, his legacy of service and spirit endures — deeply missed by all who…
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