FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Two men who reported they were struck by lightning were rescued from Humphreys Peak on Wednesday.
Just before 11 a.m., CCSO received a phone call from two men, one from Canada and one from Flagstaff, who reported they were struck by lightning near Humphreys Peak.
Humphreys Peak is located near Flagstaff and is Arizona's highest point.
Search and rescue crews were deployed to the area, where the men were located, on foot. Aircraft operations were grounded because of weather conditions.
At about 2:45 p.m., the rescuers made contact with the men who were making their way down. Officials say one of the men had to stop due to his injuries.
One individual was able to continue down the mountain while the other waited for help.
CCSO says the injured man needed to be put in a Stokes basket, which is like a gurney, and carried down by search and rescue crews.
At about 6:45 p.m., both men were turned over to medical personnel for treatment.
The extent of their injuries has not been provided.
