Lightning — Teton, Wyoming

2005-06-21 · near Fishing Bridge, Teton, Wyoming

Wider weather episode

Lightning struck about 15 yards from a boardwalk encircling Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park. The strike injured eleven bystanders who were awaiting the eruption of the famous geyser. One of the victims, a 12-year-old boy, received immediate CPR and was resuscitated. He was then taken by helicopter to a regional medical center.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5455178. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.