Lightning — Sanpete, Utah

2001-06-26 · near Fairview, Sanpete, Utah

Event narrative

A 26-year old man was struck by lightning while golfing at a course near Fairview. A medical helicopter transported him to a hospital in Salt Lake City. The lightning bolt reportedly went in through his head and out through his hip. He was treated and later released.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5275273. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.