Around 1:45 p.m. on June 27, a youth group from the Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints from Salina area was hiking south of the Fremont Junction near the willow springs overlook in the eastern part of Sevier County when it began to rain. According to a press release from the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, “a light rainstorm in the area produced water puddling on the ground. While hiking, lightning struck the ground next to the youth.” Approximately 50 youth felt the shock of the lightning and seven of the youth had some medical concerns due to the electrocution. They were transported to Salina by ambulances from Emery and Sevier Counties where the youth were triaged for their symptoms. Two of the youth were experiencing some serious symptoms and were flown via medical helicopter to Primary children’s hospital in Lehi. The rest of the youth were taken to Gunnison hospital and Sevier Valley Hospital. The press release also stated, “in the mean time the rest of the youth were all accounted for and brought back to Salina and have been returned to their parents and there are no other medical issues being reported at this time. At this time none of the injuries are expected to be life threatening.” The release concluded with, “we appreciate all of our first responders who helped during this incident: Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, Sevier County EMS, Salina Police, Sevier County SAR, Emery County Sheriff’s Office, Emery County EMS, Utah Highway Patrol and Richfield DPS communications Center”