Lightning — Gunnison, Colorado

2006-07-17 · near Marble, Gunnison, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Seven hikers sought shelter under a lone tree above tree line at an elevation near 11,400 feet when lighting struck the tree. A 16 year old boy leaning against the tree received the lightning charge which then dispersed along the ground, hitting everyone else and killing a dog. The youth reportedly went into cardiac arrest, and was revived twice by CPR. A woman suffered burns to both legs. Four of the hikers made their way to Marble and summoned help.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5524235. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.