Caught in history: The untold story behind an iconic Teton Dam photo

Podcast: It's Worth Mentioning · Rett Nelson

Opublikowano: 2026-05-11

After seeing a wall of water pummel Rexburg, Brian and Brent Gibson, along with nine of their friends, congregated on the corner of Main Street and North 2nd East for a now-iconic photo. It was around 3 p.m. on June 5, 1976 — hours after the collapse of the Teton Dam. This summer, the Gibson brothers and the rest of the gang will reunite to retake the photo 50 years later. Today on “It’s Worth Mentioning,” Rett Nelson explores the story behind the photo ahead of its 50th anniversary. His first guest is the photographer, Steve Wasden. Wasden l...