Lightning — Park, Colorado

2004-06-15 · near Alma, Park, Colorado

Event narrative

A man was hit by lightning as he ascended to the summit of Mt. Lincoln. The man was knocked unconcious for approximately 20 minutes. He suffered a ruptured ear drum as well as second and third degree burns.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5402096. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.