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Family of Five Found Dead After Storms Flooded Utah Canyon
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A Provo fire captain, Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons were found dead near Sunglow Campground in southern Utah, likely due to flooding from heavy rain.
- The family had arrived late last week for hiking and canyoneering, and their deaths occurred amid an active monsoon pattern with flood watches in the area.
- The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Provo Fire and Rescue confirmed the tragedy, while the Longs’ daughter Lydia was not on the trip and survives them.
- National Weather Service officials highlighted the dangers of sudden flooding in steep, dry-wash terrain, especially in areas affected by recent wildfires.
- Friends and family described the Longs as a close-knit, active family deeply involved in their faith and community, with a GoFundMe created to support their surviving daughter.
