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.