Support for Casity and Ki Families After Tragedy

On the morning of April 25th, 2025, Sam Ki and his father-in-law, Paul Casity, set out on what was meant to be an amazing fishing trip to Grantsville Reservoir.

Unfortunately, around 4:00 PM, the family was notified by police that passersby had seen the two fall over and struggle in the water, needing assistance. Two bystanders recovered Paul to shore, where he then shortly passed.

Sam Ki’s body has yet to be recovered, along with the canoe that is still missing.

Search and rescue was underway along with volunteers in efforts to retrieve Sam. As nightfall approached, they changed from a rescue mission to a recovery mission.

Paul leaves behind his wife, Jennifer Casity; 2 sons, Christopher Lawton and Clint Casity; 3 daughters, Crystal Casity, Theresa Casity, and Paige Casity; 4 granddaughters, Adilynn Casity, Laniah Ki, Ailani Ki, and Lacin; and a grandson, Atreus.

Sam Ki leaves behind his partner, Paige Casity, and their three daughters, Adilynn Casity, Laniah Ki, and Ailani Ki.

This was all so sudden and unexpected. The family is asking for any help in raising funds for funeral/memorial expenses, bills, rent and any unforeseen future expenses to come.

Sam and Paul were both great men who died doing what they truly loved, which is hooking a great fish. They both loved each other and all of their loved ones.

May they both rest in peace.

We ask for privacy for the family at this time.

Update 04/26/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 26, 2025

Update: Recovery Efforts at Grantsville Reservoir

Earlier this morning, the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Dive Team located and recovered the second missing individual at Grantsville Reservoir.

The individual recovered yesterday has been identified as Paul Casity, age 60, of West Jordan. The individual recovered today has been identified as Sam Ki, age 29, also of West Jordan. A canoe used by the two individuals was also recovered during the operation.

The exact cause of this accident remains under investigation.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Utah Department of Public Safety, Tooele County Search and Rescue, and Tooele County Fire for their dedicated efforts in the recovery operations.

We would also like to express our condolences to the families of these individuals for their tragic loss.