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Utah Canyons Turn Deadly for Hiking Family
21 Jul
Summary
- Five family members died in a flash flood in southern Utah.
- The victims included a fire captain, his wife, and their three sons.
- The family was on a day hike when heavy rains caused the flood.
Tragedy struck southern Utah on Friday when a flash flood swept through canyons, resulting in the deaths of five family members. The victims were on a day hike at Sunglow Campground near Bicknell, Utah, when the incident occurred.
Law enforcement officials believe heavy rains caused the sudden flooding. The deceased were identified as Provo Fire Department Captain Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their sons Reid, Thayne, and Gage. A daughter who was not on the excursion survived the tragedy.
Deputies were alerted late Friday after a young male's body was discovered. The remains of the other family members were subsequently recovered late Friday and throughout Saturday. Tributes have poured in for the family, remembering Spencer and Katrina as devoted parents and kind individuals.
