Two women struck by lighting while visiting iconic landmark in Arizona, officials say
Two international tourists were struck by lightning at an iconic landmark in northern Arizona, park officials said.
The women, aged 22 and 23, were hit before 4 p.m. Aug. 12 while they were standing at the Horseshoe Bend overlook, the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area said in a Facebook post.
They were airlifted to a hospital in Utah for their injuries, officials said.
The women were visiting the popular attraction as a heavy storm rolled in and dumped rain on the area, the Page Police Department said.
Now, officials are warning park visitors about being cautious as weather conditions change.
“If you hear thunder, you are at risk of getting struck by lightning and should immediately seek shelter in a vehicle or building,” officials said.
The two women were visiting from Australia and the Netherlands.
Horseshoe Bend is a popular natural attraction near Page.
The Colorado River carved a 1,000-foot-deep horseshoe shape into the sandstone, creating a stunning view, according to the National Park Service.
It’s become a “social media darling,” and one of the most visited spots in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which spans into Utah, officials said.
Page is near the Arizona-Utah border.
This story was originally published August 14, 2024 at 12:22 PM with the headline "Two women struck by lighting while visiting iconic landmark in Arizona, officials say."
