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The Carbon County Sheriff's Office is urging the public to avoid the Benson Marina area due to an active and potentially dangerous situation. Authorities have identified a suspect who is currently at large and is believed to be armed. The individual is wanted in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident. While specific details regarding the suspect's identity, age, and physical description have not been fully detailed in the initial alert, the potential for violence remains high, prompting the urgent warning for residents and visitors to steer clear of the specified location. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is actively searching for the suspect. The CCSO emphasizes that this is a volatile situation and that public safety is the primary concern. Residents in the vicinity are advised to remain indoors and avoid the area until further notice. The agency has not yet provided a specific tip line number in this brief alert, but the public is encouraged to contact the Carbon County Sheriff's Office directly with any information that may assist in locating the suspect. This alert comes amidst an extreme heat warning in effect for portions of northern and central Utah, including the Wasatch Front and Cache Valley, with temperatures expected to reach up to 105 degrees. The heat advisory remains in effect until 6 AM MDT Tuesday, adding an additional layer of concern for outdoor activities and emergency response efforts. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued recommendations for staying safe during extreme heat, including drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned environments, and limiting strenuous activities. However, the primary focus for the public in the Benson area remains the immediate threat posed by the armed suspect. The CCSO continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. The community is asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or information regarding the suspect's whereabouts to law enforcement authorities immediately.
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