Summary
A Utah firefighter, Captain Spencer Long, and four members of his family died in a flash flood while hiking near Bicknell, Utah. The family was caught in sudden flooding caused by heavy rains, and only their daughter, who did not go on the trip, survived.
Key Facts
- Five family members, including Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons, died in a flash flood.
- The incident happened during a hiking trip at a campground near Bicknell, Utah.
- The flood was caused by heavy rain in the area.
- The victims were found over two days after the initial emergency call on Friday afternoon.
- The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Provo Fire & Rescue confirmed the deaths.
- Spencer Long was a fire captain with Provo Fire & Rescue.
- There is one surviving family member, a daughter who did not join the hike.
- A GoFundMe page was created to support the surviving daughter and family.
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