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The family arrived Friday at Sunglow Campground in a scenic red
rock canyon near Bicknell, Utah for their day excursion, the
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said.
“It is believed the family fell victim to flooding caused by
heavy rains,” the sheriff's office said in a news release.
Although the sheriff's office did not identify the victims, the
Provo Fire Department confirmed in a social media post that a
fire captain, Spencer Long, and his family members were killed.
“We are absolutely heartbroken by the death of Captain Spencer
Long and his family. Our thoughts are with his family, friends,
and colleagues during this difficult time,” officials with the
fire department wrote.
Later Friday night, deputies were called to the campground 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.
Meanwhile, tributes poured into the family.
Long, his wife Katrina and their sons Reid, Thayne and Gage died
in the devastating floods, according to a GoFundMe site set up
by a family friend to support the Longs' daughter as she
navigates the loss of her family.
“Spencer and Katrina were loving, devoted parents whose greatest
joy was their family. They touched the lives of so many with
their kindness, generosity, and unwavering love,” Bree Nielson
wrote on the page.
Katrina Long was the cofounder of a medical spa. "Our hearts are
with all of their loved ones as we grieve the unimaginable loss
of Katrina, her husband, and their three beautiful boys," Summit
Medical Spa posted on Facebook.
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