Five family members died after a flash flood swept through canyons in southern Utah during a day trip, according to law enforcement officials. The victims included a captain from the Provo Fire Department, his wife, and their three sons.
The family had arrived at the Sunglow Campground in a scenic red rock canyon near Bicknell, Utah, for a day excursion, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Officials stated it is believed the family fell victim to flooding caused by heavy rains.
The Provo Fire Department confirmed that Captain Spencer Long and his family members were killed. A daughter who was not on the trip survived the incident.
Deputies were called to the campground on Friday night after the body of a young male was found in the flood wash. The bodies of the other family members were recovered late Friday and Saturday.
According to a GoFundMe site established by a family friend, the deceased include Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their sons Reid, Thayne, and Gage. Katrina Long was a cofounder of a medical spa.
The Provo Fire Department expressed heartbreak over the deaths of Captain Long and his family. Tributes were shared by local entities, including Summit Medical Spa, regarding the loss of the family members.
