A Utah man was killed by a lightning strike last weekend while hiking with his brother, coming down just steps short of reaching the summit of the east peak of American Fork Twin Peaks, the highest point in Salt Lake County. The death highlights the sudden dangers lightning poses to hikers on exposed mountain terrain, particularly during summer storms that can develop quickly at high elevation.

The victim was identified as 59-year-old Craig Nelson, who set out on the Saturday morning trek with his brother before being struck near the top of the peak. Authorities confirmed the death, though further details on the circumstances of the strike were not fully provided.