Boy Recovering From Lightning Strike

Boy Recovering From Lightning Strike


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(KSL News) A young boy struck by lightning in Yellowstone National Park is recovering this morning in Utah.

Josh Hughes, 12, of Tennessee was flown to Primary Children's Medical Center yesterday. At last check, he was listed in serious condition.

Hughes was one of 11 tourists injured in Yellowstone when a fierce storm swept into the park and lightning struck 15 yards from Old Faithful.

The other ten people were all treated at local hospitals and released.

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