Five family members found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon, police say
A flash flood in a Utah canyon has resulted in the deaths of five family members, including a Provo fire captain. The victims were on a day trip at the Sunglow campground when the sudden flooding occurred.
Why it matters
This tragedy highlights the extreme dangers of flash flooding in desert environments, serving as a somber reminder of the risks associated with outdoor recreation in canyon regions.
Sunglow campground in Bicknell, Utah, where the family was on a day trip. Photograph: User: runt35 Sunglow campground in Bicknell, Utah, where the family was on a day trip. Photograph: User: runt35 Utah Five family members found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon, police say Victims were Provo’s fire captain, his wife and their three sons, who were hiking in Bicknell amid heavy rains
Prefer the Guardian on Google Five family members who had set out for a day of hiking were killed after a flash flood swept through canyons of southern Utah on Friday, law enforcement officials said.
The victims were a captain in the Provo fire department, his wife and their sons, according to fire officials. A daughter who was not on the trip survived.
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