Provo Fire officials say Captain Spencer Long and his family are killed after a flash flood sweeps through canyons in Utah. Reports describe the incident occurring while the family was outside, with the flood washing away Captain Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons—Reid, Thayne, and Gage. Provo Fire authorities state they are “absolutely heartbroken” by the deaths and identify the captain as well as members of his immediate family who did not survive.
Multiple outlets report that one daughter survives the incident. The story is presented as a fatal outcome involving sudden flooding in a canyon area, with local responders conducting recovery efforts. While specifics about the weather conditions and exact location are not detailed in the provided accounts, both reports agree on the core facts: the flood kills Captain Long, his wife, and three sons, and leaves their daughter as the sole survivor. The family’s deaths are characterized as resulting from being swept away by fast-moving water.
