Two tourists have been injured after being struck by lightning at the Horseshoe Bend in Arizona's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, officials say.
A lightning strike has injured two tourists who were standing near the rim of the iconic Horseshoe Bend in Arizona’s Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the National Park Service says. The incident happened on Monday around 4 p.m. and involved two women – a 22-year-old from the Netherlands and a 23-year-old from Australia. 'Visitors are advised to use caution while visiting exposed outdoor areas and be aware of changing weather conditions.
CALIFORNIA MAN DIES OF HEAT EXPOSURE AFTER CRASHING CAR OFF EMBANKMENT IN DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK The NPS describes Horseshoe Bend as a 'social media darling' and one of the 'most recognized and visited places in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.' BLACK BEAR ATTACKS CHILD, 3, AT CAMPGROUND NEAR YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK 'Below the rim, the Colorado River makes a wide sweep around a sandstone escarpment.
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