Overview

• The strike occurred around 4:10 p.m. July 24 in west Edmonton’s Callingwood South neighbourhood, leaving the 21-year-old with cardiac arrest and significant burns to her shoulder and torso.
• Friends and passersby, including bus passengers, performed CPR until Alberta Health Services paramedics arrived and transported her to the University of Alberta Hospital in critical condition.
• She remains in intensive care in an induced coma and medical staff anticipate a full recovery.
• Environment Canada recorded 1,229 lightning flashes across the region that afternoon, marking one of the most active thunderstorm days of the season.
• Officials warn that any audible thunder indicates being within striking distance of lightning and recommend moving to a fully enclosed shelter to reduce risk.