Five family members found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon, police say
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Five family members, including a Provo fire captain, his wife, and their three sons, were killed in a flash flood while hiking in Bicknell, Utah, on Friday. A daughter who did not join the hike survived. The flash flood swept through canyons amid heavy rains. The tragedy highlights the dangers of hiking in flood-prone areas during heavy rainfall.
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The victims were a Provo fire captain, his wife, and their three sons.
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The victims were a Provo fire captain, his wife, and their three sons.
The Guardian- Community mourning for a respected fire captain and his family
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Loaded language removed<p>Victims were Provo’s fire captain, his wife and their three sons, who were hiking in Bicknell amid heavy rains</p><p>Five family members who had set out for a day of hiking were killed after a flash flood swept through canyons of southern <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/utah">Utah</a> on Friday, law enforcement officials said.</p><p>The victims were a captain in the Provo fire department, his wife and their sons, according to fire officials.
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The victims were a Provo fire captain, his wife, and their three sons.
The GuardianThey were hiking in Bicknell amid heavy rains.
The GuardianA daughter who was not on the trip survived.
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