Hikers struck by lightning at the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Trailhead, others hurt

  • Source: KNXV-TV ABC 15 Phoenix
  • Published: 07/22/2021 12:00 AM

Grand Canyon National Park officials say two hikers were struck by lightning near the Bright Angel Trailhead on Tuesday afternoon. A 30-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were found unresponsive along the trail just before 3 p.m., officials say. The man reportedly regained consciousness without intervention, but crews had to perform CPR and other life-saving interventions on the woman to save her life. Both patients were taken to the hospital for treatment. The woman is said to be in stable condition at a burn center. Park officials say “significant storm activity” made air transport of the victims unavailable and they had to be taken to the hospital by ground.



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