Tragic Flash Flood Claims Lives of Utah Family of Five
WHO:
CBS News - Katrina Long was the cofounder of a medical spa.
CBS News - Bree Nielson described Spencer and Katrina as "loving, devoted parents whose greatest joy was their family."
CBS News - The victims were Spencer Long, a captain in the Provo, Utah, fire department, his wife Katrina, and their sons Reid, Thayne, and Gage. Their daughter Lydia survived.
AP News - The Provo Fire Department confirmed the identities of the victims.
WHAT:
[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The GoFundMe page set up for Lydia had raised over $184,000 as of Monday, with tributes pouring in for the family.
[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Provo Fire Department changed its Facebook profile photo to the agency's badge marked with a black bar across the emblem to signal the death of a member.
CBS News - The GoFundMe page set up for Lydia had raised over $184,000 as of Monday.
CBS News - Five family members were killed after a flash flood swept through canyons in southern Utah.
ABC News - The family was on a day outing when the flood occurred.
CBS News - The bodies of the family members were recovered late Friday and Saturday.
CBS News - A GoFundMe site was set up to support Lydia, which raised over $184,000.
WHERE:
CBS News - The incident occurred at Sunglow Campground near Bicknell, Utah.
WHEN:
CBS News - The family arrived at the campground on Friday for their outing.
CBS News - The flood occurred on a Friday, with bodies recovered late Friday and Saturday.
WHY:
CBS News - The flooding was caused by heavy rains in the area.
HOW:
[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - Wayne County Sheriff Micah Gulley stated that multiple agencies helped with the search, including Sevier County Search and Rescue, the Utah Highway Patrol, and the helicopter crew from the Utah Department of Public Safety.
CBS News - Wayne County Sheriff Micah Gulley stated that multiple agencies assisted with the search, including the Utah Department of Public Safety's helicopter crew.
CBS News - Multiple agencies, including Sevier County Search and Rescue and the Utah Highway Patrol, assisted in the search for the family.
(UPDATED July 20, 2026 14:39 UTC)
A GoFundMe page established for Lydia has raised over $184,000, with heartfelt tributes flooding in for her family. In a show of respect, the Provo Fire Department has updated its Facebook profile photo to feature its badge adorned with a black bar, honoring the loss of a member. Wayne County Sheriff Micah Gulley reported that multiple agencies, including Sevier County Search and Rescue and the Utah Highway Patrol, assisted in the search efforts alongside a helicopter crew from the Utah Department of Public Safety.
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(UPDATED July 20, 2026 12:43 UTC)
Katrina Long, a cofounder of a medical spa, was remembered by Bree Nielson as a loving and devoted parent whose greatest joy was her family. A GoFundMe page established for Lydia has already raised over $184,000, reflecting the community's support during this difficult time. Wayne County Sheriff Micah Gulley confirmed that multiple agencies, including a helicopter crew from the Utah Department of Public Safety, assisted in the search efforts.
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(UPDATED July 20, 2026 12:35 UTC)
A tragic flash flood in southern Utah has claimed the lives of five family members, including Spencer Long, a captain in the Provo fire department, his wife Katrina, and their sons Reid, Thayne, and Gage, while their daughter Lydia survived. The family was enjoying a day outing at Sunglow Campground when the flood struck, and their bodies were recovered late Friday and Saturday, prompting a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $184,000 to support Lydia. The flooding was caused by heavy rains in the area, and multiple agencies, including Sevier County Search and Rescue and the Utah Highway Patrol, were involved in the search efforts.