Spencer Long

Spencer Long, a captain with the Provo fire department in Utah, was among five family members tragically killed in a flash flood. The incident occurred over the weekend while the family was on a hiking outing in a southern Utah canyon. The victims included Long, his wife, and their three sons. A daughter who did not accompany them on the trip is the sole surviving member of the immediate family. The family had reportedly arrived at the Sunglow campground in a scenic red rock canyon on Friday before being caught in the sudden and severe flooding. Law enforcement officials confirmed the deaths, highlighting the devastating impact of the flash flood on the community and the fire department.