Tragedy at Utah Campground Claims Family of Five | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

A devastating flash flood in southern Utah claimed the lives of five members of a beloved family — firefighter Captain Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons — during a weekend camping trip. Katrina, a former city council member and co-founder of a medical spa, was remembered as a compassionate leader whose warmth defined her community and business. The tragedy unfolded after heavy rains triggered a deadly surge, prompting a grueling overnight search that ended with the recovery of all five victims. As the community mourns, calls grow louder for better flood prevention in…