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19-year-old killed by lightning strike after hiking to Mount Timpanogos summit

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A 19-year-old hiker died and others were injured when lightning hit a small shelter on Mount Timpanogos on Friday morning.

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ABC 4 Utah
19-year-old killed by lightning strike on Mt. Timpanogos (opens ABC 4 Utah)
Published Sep 18, 2026
ABC 4 Utah's feed description
MT. TIMPANOGOS, Utah (ABC4) — A 19-year-old was killed after being struck by lightning on Mt. Timpanogos on Friday morning. According to the Utah County Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue Teams responded to Mount Timpanogos around 6:00 a.m.
Deseret News
Hiker dies after lightning strike near Mount Timpanogos summit (opens Deseret News)
Published Sep 19, 2026
Deseret News's feed description
A 19-year-old hiker died Friday after lightning struck near a shelter on Mount Timpanogos, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
Salt Lake Tribune
19-year-old killed by lightning strike after hiking to Mount Timpanogos summit (opens Salt Lake Tribune)
Published Sep 19, 2026
Salt Lake Tribune's feed description
A 19-year-old hiker died and others were injured when lightning hit a small shelter on Mount Timpanogos on Friday morning.