According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s office, a lightning strike occurred during a light rainstorm in Utah on Thursday afternoon, which resulted in seven members of a church youth group being hospitalized.
According to a statement posted on Facebook by the county sheriff’s office, a youth group associated with the Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints from Salina, Utah was hiking south of Fremont Junction near Willow Springs when they were caught in a sudden rainstorm.
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According to the sheriff’s office, a mild rain shower had caused some water puddles on the ground. During a hike, lightning struck the area adjacent to the group, causing around 50 young people to feel the jolt of electricity.
After being electrocuted, seven young people experienced some medical issues. They were then transported to Salina by ambulances from Emery and Sevier counties, where they were given triage care to manage their symptoms.
According to the sheriff’s office, two of the young individuals, whose identities were not disclosed, suffered from severe symptoms and were transported via medical helicopter to Primary Children’s Hospital in Lehi, Utah.
According to the sheriff’s office, the remaining group of young people were transported to Gunnison Hospital and Sevier Valley Hospital for treatment. Fortunately, all the other youths were located and safely returned to their parents in Salina without any further medical concerns.
Throughout the week, Utah has been hit with intense thunderstorm warnings and flash flooding. According to weather forecasters, these storms have been accompanied by high winds and hail, causing significant damage.
In the United States, the ground is hit by approximately 40 million lightning strikes every year, but the probability of being struck by lightning is still only one in a million. Despite this low likelihood, lightning strikes are still responsible for taking the lives of roughly 20 people annually in the United States.
