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Two Tourists Injured by Lightning Strike at Arizona's Horseshoe Bend

Women from the Netherlands and Australia hospitalized after severe storm hits popular landmark in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

  • Incident occurred near the rim of the Colorado River on Monday afternoon.
  • Victims, aged 22 and 23, were airlifted to St. George Regional Hospital in Utah.
  • Authorities emphasize caution during monsoon season, advising visitors to seek shelter if thunder is heard.
  • Horseshoe Bend is a major tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors annually.
  • Officials temporarily evacuated the area to facilitate medical response and helicopter landing.
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