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fromThe Atlantic
42 minutes agoStruck by Lightning
Lightning strikes transmit 100 million volts through the body in milliseconds, causing highly variable injuries ranging from no apparent damage to severe burns, broken bones, and death.
Andrew Porter, 25, of Asheville, North Carolina, and Ian Stasko, 25, of Salt Lake City, were reported missing when they failed to check in with family members on Sept. 12. An extensive search found the pair dead on Sept. 18 about two miles from the trailhead where their vehicle was parked, the Conejos County sheriff's office reported. In a preliminary statement, Conejos County Coroner Richard Martin said the men had no significant injuries, including burn marks.