Utah firefighter Captain Spencer Long and his family were killed by a flash flood while hiking near Bicknell on Friday.
The tragic incident claimed the lives of Long, his wife Katrina and their three sons, Reid, Thayne and Gage.
The only surviving member of the family is a daughter who was at home during the outing.
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported that the family fell victim to flooding caused by heavy rainfall, but did not initially identify the victims.
Provo Fire & Rescue identified Captain Long and released a statement expressing deep condolences.
A GoFundMe page confirms the names and details of the victims, describing the daughter’s life forever altered.
The family had been at a campground near Bicknell for a day trip, noticing a surge in water at about 5 p.m. local time.
Rescue operations continued into Saturday, ultimately confirming the deaths of all five.
