Two individuals were airlifted to George Regional Hospital in Utah on Monday after being struck by lightning at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, as reported by the National Park Service.
In a statement released on Tuesday, officials confirmed that the lightning strike injured two women, aged 22 and 23, one from the Netherlands and the other from Australia. The incident occurred near the rim of the renowned Horseshoe Bend along the Colorado River in Arizona.
“Classic Air Medical and the City of Page Fire Department promptly responded to assist National Park Service Rangers with on-site patient care,” the statement read. “Both victims were transported to St. George Regional Hospital in Utah via Classic Air Medical helicopters.”
The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area spans the Utah-Arizona state border. The National Park Service cautioned that thunderstorms are most frequent and severe during the monsoon season, which typically runs from mid-June through September in Arizona and from July through September in Utah.
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The National Park Service advised visitors, “If you hear thunder, you are at risk of being struck by lightning and should immediately seek shelter in a vehicle or building. Exercise caution while visiting exposed outdoor areas and remain vigilant about changing weather conditions.”
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