Watch CBS News

Man Hospitalized With Injuries From Lightning Strike

THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) - Rocky Mountain National Park says a 31-year-old man from Thornton suffered injuries from a lightning strike on Saturday. He was flown to a hospital.

COPTER4 LIGHTNING 10VO.transfer_frame_72
Lightning near Thornton on Aug. 17. (credit: CBS)

The man was hiking below tree line between Dream Lake and Lake Haiyaha. Officials say it's not clear whether the man was directly hit.

COPTER4 LIGHTNING 10VO.transfer_frame_30
Lightning near Thornton on Aug. 17. (credit: CBS)

Lightning strikes could be seen from Copter4 in Thornton on Saturday.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.