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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Photos of Sever Thunderstorm in Colorado Springs

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Some awesome lightning shots and plenty of hail.

Record Spring Rainfall Fills John Martin Reservoir on the Arkansas River

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The severe drought in SE Colorado has been completely reversed with the reservoir storing 10 times more water than this time last year.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

NWS Confirms EF1 Tornado Touched Down in East Denver and Aurora on Wednesday

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Bear, Not Dog, Attacked Elk Calf Near Steamboat Springs

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So, will the dog owner who was fined get a refund?

Prairie Dog With Plague Shuts Down Bear Creek Lake Parking Lot

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There is a very large prairie dog village on the south side of the lake that should be a concern for people that use the park. Letting your dog run off-leash could expose them to fleas on prairie dogs that carry the plague or direct exposure to the remains of rodents killed by the plague. 3 men in eastern Colorado contracted plague from their dog earlier this year.