5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities say

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Five members of a Utah family died after a sudden flash flood occurred during a day outing in southern Utah. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the family had been hiking on Friday when heavy rains triggered the devastating flood in a scenic canyon. Authorities confirmed the deaths following the incident, which happened while the group was exploring the area. The tragedy underscores the dangers of sudden flooding in the region's canyon landscapes.