Man Hospitalized With Injuries From Lightning Strike

THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) - Rocky Mountain National Park says a 31-year-old man from Thornton suffered injuries from a lightning strike on Saturday. He was flown to a hospital.

Lightning near Thornton on Aug. 17. (credit: CBS)

The man was hiking below tree line between Dream Lake and Lake Haiyaha. Officials say it's not clear whether the man was directly hit.

Lightning near Thornton on Aug. 17. (credit: CBS)

Lightning strikes could be seen from Copter4 in Thornton on Saturday.

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