Event Brief
Jul 21, 2026 at 10:41 AM ET
Utah hiker killed by lightning near Twin Peaks summit
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A 59-year-old hiker was killed by lightning near the east peak of American Fork Twin Peaks in Utah.
WHO: Craig Nelson; Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera
WHAT: A lightning strike killed a hiker just steps from the summit during a trek with his brother.
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 10:35 AM ET
WHERE: American Fork Twin Peaks (east peak), Salt Lake County, Utah
WHY: The hiker was struck by lightning near the summit.
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