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Flash flood kills father and three sons hiking in southern Utah
A family of six lost five members when a flash flood swept through canyons on Friday. Their daughter, who stayed behind, survived. The father was a firefighter with the Provo Fire Department.
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A couple and their three sons died after a flash flood swept through canyons in southern Utah on Friday, law enforcement officials said. The family had left for a day of hiking. Their daughter, who did not join the hike, is the sole survivor. The father, Captain Spencer Long, was a firefighter with the Provo Fire Department.
incident Officials said the flood moved through the area where the group was hiking. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in the initial statement. Search and recovery operations were underway following the event.
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