Lightning Fatalities Confirmed for Elk Hunters in Colorado

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Lightning Fatalities Confirmed for Elk Hunters in Colorado
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Two elk hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, were killed by lightning that struck a nearby tree while they were in the San Juan Wilderness Area, Colorado, after failing to check in with loved ones. Their bodies were found after a weeklong search, and they were not directly hit by lightning but were electrocuted as the current traveled down the tree. Authorities advise avoiding standing under tall trees during storms.

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