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Fire captain, wife and 3 sons lost in Utah flash flood, authorities say
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Key Points:
- Five family members, including Provo Fire Department Captain Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons, were killed in a flash flood while hiking near Bicknell, Utah.
- The family had set out for a day excursion at Sunglow Campground in a red rock canyon when heavy rains caused sudden flooding.
- The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Provo Fire Department confirmed the deaths, with the bodies recovered between Friday night and Saturday.
- A daughter who was not on the trip survived, and a GoFundMe page has been established to support her during this difficult time.
- Tributes have poured in highlighting the family's kindness and community impact, with Katrina Long also recognized as the cofounder of a local medical spa.
