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Utah flash flood kills fire captain, wife and 3 children at campground
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- A fire captain, Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons died due to flash flooding while camping at Sunglow Campground in Bicknell, Utah, officials confirmed.
- The family arrived at the campground on Friday morning for hiking and canyoneering before being caught in the heavy rain and flooding that led to their deaths.
- Search and rescue teams found the bodies of the family members and two additional victims, with all missing persons now accounted for; the campground has since reopened.
- A GoFundMe set up in honor of the Long family highlighted the tragic loss and the impact on their surviving daughter, Lydia, while local authorities and community members mourn the family's passing.
- Residents have called for improved warning systems for flash floods during monsoon season in the area to prevent similar future tragedies.
