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Elk hunters found dead in southern Colorado were killed by lightning, coroner says
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The Colorado Sun
Two elk hunters found dead in southern Colorado after a massive search were the victims of a lightning strike, authorities confirmed Monday.
Conejos County Coroner Richard Martin, speaking to The Colorado Sun, confirmed Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko were killed by lightning while hunting southwest of Monte Vista.
“It is OFFICIAL, that a lightning strike to the ground took them in an instant.
In 2024, a lightning strike killed a Jackson County rancher and more than 30 of his cattle.
Last week, Martin said first responders saw no signs of a lightning strike.
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