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Teen killed by lightning strike while trying to protect younger brother, family says
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WBAL Baltimore News
A 15-year-old boy was killed by a lightning strike while trying to protect his younger brother, his family says.
Strobel and his 13-year-old brother were part of a five-person hiking group that was near the summit of the mountain when a lightning storm struck.
Strobel’s younger brother was also injured and was airlifted to a Denver-area hospital for treatment.
Strobel’s family released a statement in the aftermath of the tragedy, saying in part, “Levi was deeply loved as a son, brother, family member, and friend.
His family says Strobel died trying to protect his younger brother, sheltering him from the storm.