Monday, June 29, 2015

15 People Struck by Lightning, Dog Killed Near Summit of Mt Bierstadt

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8 people airlifted to hospitals, one man blown out of his boots. This is the second highest number of people struck by lightning in Colorado in a single event. 19 people were injured when struck by lightning on a mesa near Granby in 2004.

Here is an article from last year after 2 fatalities in Rocky Mountain National Park that provides guidance on how to avoid being hit by lightning.
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