Lightning — Teton, Wyoming
2010-06-01 · near Old Faithful, Teton, Wyoming
9
Injuries
Event narrative
A single lightning bolt injured nine visitors at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. The visitors were on walkways and boardwalks surrounding Old Faithful Geyser when the strike occurred around 1430MST. One victim was air lifted to an Idaho medical center to receive treatment for burns and a ruptured eardrum. He also had his hat burned and his shoes had holes in them. The other eight victims were treated for minor injuries.
Wider weather episode
Lightning injured nine visitors at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 227027. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.