Story Created:
May 27, 2009 at 5:52 PM AKDT
Story Updated:
May 27, 2009 at 5:52 PM AKDT
Anchorage Fire Department officials say two people were struck by lightning in Arctic Valley between Anchorage and Eagle River. A man and woman were watching thunderstorms roll in at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday when they were struck. The 25-year-old man was knocked unconscious. When he came to, he saw his 23-year-old companion about 15 feet away, seriously injured.
The man was able to walk out but the woman suffered a back
injury and cuts to her legs and had to be carried down. Emergency
officials brought in all-terrain vehicles to aid in the rescue. The man's shoes were blown open and melted. He suffered cuts to head and hands.
