2 Hikers Struck By Lightning in Alaska
Posted: May 27th, 2009 | Author: jason | Filed under: disaster, lightning | Tags: alaska, hikers, lightning | No Comments »2 injured by lightning strike
Associated Press – May 27, 2009 11:24 AM ET
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Anchorage Fire Department officials say two people were struck by lightning in Arctic Valley between Anchorage and Eagle River.
A man and woman were watching thunderstorms roll in at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday when they were struck.
The 25-year-old man was knocked unconscious.
When he came to, he saw his 23-year-old companion about 15 feet away, seriously injured.
The man was able to walk out but the woman suffered a back injury and cuts to her legs and had to be carried down. Emergency officials brought in all-terrain vehicles to aid in the rescue.
The man’s shoes were blown open and melted. He suffered cuts to head and hands.
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