CONEJOS COUNTY, Co. – Two elk hunters were found fatally struck by lightning in Colorado more than two weeks after they went missing during severe weather. "Camping gear and backpacks were located in the vehicle, prompting deputies to become concerned due to heavy rain and bad weather," the sheriff's office said in an update. According to the sheriff’s office, their bodies were recovered on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. near the Rio De Los Pinos Trail Head. Colorado ranks third in terms of lightning deaths, with 27 in nearly 20 years. The Council said these are only the 4th and 5th lightning deaths related to hunting since 2006.