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Two hikers struck by lightning in the Hautes-Pyrénées during a severe storm A 14 -year-old boy and a 21 -year-old man were struck by lightning on the GR10 trail near Cauterets .
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The fact The accident occurred at 2,700 meters altitude on Monday during a severe storm.
The victims were taken to Tarbes hospital in serious condition.
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Why it matters Cet accident met en lumière les dangers des orages en montagne, particulièrement en période estivale où les randonneurs sont nombreux. Les secours en altitude restent complexes et coûteux.
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