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Fire captain, wife, 3 sons found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon; daughter is family's sole survivor
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Key Points:
- Five members of the Long family, including Provo Fire Department Captain Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons, died in a flash flood while hiking near Bicknell, Utah.
- The family was caught in flooding caused by heavy rains at Sunglow Campground in southern Utah's red rock canyons.
- The bodies were recovered between Friday night and Saturday with assistance from multiple agencies, including search and rescue teams and the Utah Department of Public Safety.
- A GoFundMe page established to support the surviving daughter Lydia had raised over $184,000 by Monday, with tributes highlighting the family's love and community impact.
- The Provo Fire Department expressed deep sorrow, honoring Captain Long and his family, while local businesses and officials also mourned the tragic loss.
