SAR Helicopter Rescues Two Hikers After Lightning Strike On Torreys Peak

Posted On: 2025-06-16
Posted By: SAR News

SAR Helicopter Rescues Two Hikers After Lightning Strike on Torreys Peak

On Thursday, the Alpine Rescue Team rescued via helicopter after two hikers were strucked by lightning on the top of Torreys Peak.

Alpine Rescue Team responded just before 5 p.m. on June 12 after receiving a distress call from the pair, who had lost their way on the technical Kelso Ridge route. Read more here

Great work to the Alpine Rescue Team and other volunteers for rescuing the two hikers. We wish the hikers a speedy recovery. As always, please be safe out there, everyone!

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