Five family members were killed by a flash flood while hiking in a canyon in southern Utah on July 19, 2026, according to law enforcement officials. The victims included a captain in the Provo fire department, his wife, and their three sons. A daughter who was not on the trip survived the incident.
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Five family members die in flash flood during hiking trip in Utah
A flash flood in southern Utah resulted in the deaths of five family members who were hiking on July 19, 2026. The victims included a Provo fire captain, his wife, and their three sons, while a daughter who was not present survived.
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