Lightning strike kills two hunters in Colorado during storm
Lightning strike kills two hunters in Colorado during storm

Lightning strike kills two hunters in Colorado during storm

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Two experienced hunters, Andrew Porter from Asheville, North Carolina, and Ian Stasko from Salt Lake City, Utah, both 25, were killed by a lightning strike while elk hunting in southern Colorado's San Juan Wilderness Area near the Rio de los Pinos Trailhead. Their bodies were found about a week after they went missing, lying near a tree with minor burn marks consistent with a lightning strike, as confirmed by Conejos County Coroner Richard Martin. The incident occurred during a severe storm on September 12, and the men were reportedly trying to return to their vehicle when the lightning struck. Authorities and family members, including Porter's fiancee, emphasized that the men died instantly without fear or pain and were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Their vehicle and gear were found left behind, and there was no indication of foul play. This tragic event highlights the dangers of outdoor activities during storms, with safety experts advising avoidance of ridgelines, open fields, and isolated trees during lightning.

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