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Austria, Vorarlberg, Bregenz Forest, Damuels and Damuelser Mittagsspitze

Lightning strike kills 3 "experienced mountaineers" on popular hiking trail in Austrian Alps

By Julia Clarke published

Officials believe the group were likely killed by a single lightning strike

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Image provided by Alpine Rescue Team show the rescue of two hikers struck by lightning on Torreys Peak

"This call illustrates how quickly situations change" – 2 hikers struck by lightning on Colorado 14er while on the phone with mountain rescue

By Julia Clarke published

The hikers, said to be visiting from New York, had just reached the summit of Torrey's Peak when the incident occurred

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Hikers at horseshoe bend

2 hikers struck by lightning on rim of iconic National Park overlook

By Julia Clarke published

The NPS has issued a warning after the incident, which sent 2 to hospital

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Lightning over forest

7 hikers, all kids, hospitalized after lightning strikes youth group on trail

By Julia Clarke published

The group was hiking in the desert when a light rain caused puddling on the ground

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Hikers on the storm at sunset, Catbells Mountain, Lake District. UK

What causes afternoon thunderstorms in Colorado’s Rockies – and what does it mean for hikers?

By Julia Clarke published

We explain this weather anomaly, and how to stay safe during spring and summer hiking in the Rockies

Nature & Wildlife
walking trail near the Three Sisters in Blue Mountains National Park, Australia

Four people recovering after being struck by lightning in Australia’s Blue Mountains

By Rosee Woodland published

The group were gripping onto a metal railing on the Three Sisters trail when they were hit

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Thunderstorm in Yosemite National Park, California

Half Dome hikers struck by lightning repeatedly after sheltering in cave – this is why

By Cat Ellis published

Lightning tends to travel along vertical surfaces, making cave entrances particularly dangerous

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Lightning over forest

Camper killed after lightning strikes tent outside Yellowstone National Park

By Cat Ellis published

Student Jack Murphy was camping in the backcountry as part of an outdoor skills school program

Tents & Shelters