A woman in her 20s or 30s was critically injured after being struck by lightning while jogging in Superior, Colorado, on Thursday evening.
Bystanders performed CPR before emergency responders arrived; the woman was later identified and remains hospitalized in critical condition with her family present.
Colorado ranks among the top US states for lightning-related fatalities, with authorities emphasizing the unpredictability and dangers of spring thunderstorms.
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