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Hiker Dies in Lightning Strike at Utah Mountain Shelter

A 19-year-old hiker was killed after lightning struck a metal shelter on Mount Timpanogos, Utah, where he and nine others had taken refuge. The incident highlights the danger of seeking shelter in metal structures during thunderstorms. The event is isolated and not indicative of broader trends.

NYT US1 day agoUSengCredibility 31%View source

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Mosaic Score2.1
Confidence0.9
Significance0.1
Source credibility0.3

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#lightning#hiking#fatality#shelter#weather

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Mount TimpanogosUtah

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