Lightning Storm Catches Hikers Offguard

Tools

by KIMO news

Story Created: May 27, 2009 at 4:52 PM AKST

Story Updated: Oct 12, 2010 at 3:54 PM AKST

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.
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Poll

Do you think Coastal Management should by handled by:

  • Ballot
  • The Legislature
  • I don't know

Tonight on ABC