Flash flood kills Utah firefighter and four family members
Summary
A Utah fire captain, his wife, and their three sons were found dead after a flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon. The family was on an outing when they were caught in the floodwaters, leaving only a daughter who did not join the trip alive.
How coverage differs
- Left: Provo fire captain, wife, three sons tragically lost to flash flood Left-leaning outlets report the tragic deaths of a Utah fire captain, his wife, and their three young sons in a flash flood in Utah's Little Wild Horse Canyon. Coverage highlights the devastating loss to the community and the family's sole surviving daughter.
- Center: Devastating Utah flash flood claims five family members Center outlets report the factual details of the flash flood in Little Wild Horse Canyon, Utah, that claimed the lives of a fire captain, his wife, and their three sons. They detail the discovery of the five bodies by search and rescue teams.