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walking trail near the Three Sisters in Blue Mountains National Park, Australia

Four people recovering after being struck by lightning in Australia’s Blue Mountains

By Rosee Woodland published

The group were gripping onto a metal railing on the Three Sisters trail when they were hit

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Thunderstorm in Yosemite National Park, California

Half Dome hikers struck by lightning repeatedly after sheltering in cave – this is why

By Cat Ellis published

Lightning tends to travel along vertical surfaces, making cave entrances particularly dangerous

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Lightning over forest

Camper killed after lightning strikes tent outside Yellowstone National Park

By Cat Ellis published

Student Jack Murphy was camping in the backcountry as part of an outdoor skills school program

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