Gov. Bob Ferguson and other state officials cautioned that more rainfall was expected after rivers hit record flood levels across the region, while residents worried about the long-term future.

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Austin Dirks used a Garmin satellite device to reach emergency responders, who rescued him in a remote canyon in Arches National Park.

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The man was initially hailed for his efforts to protect his daughter, 8, and two sons, 4 and 2, but the authorities concluded that he put them at risk by taking them on perilous terrain.

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The boat capsized off the coast, officials said. Four people were taken to a hospital and one person was taken into custody.

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The body of a 65-year-old man, who fell 130 feet, was recovered on Thursday, officials said.

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