Seven kids hospitalized after lightning hits during hike in US

Seven youth group members were taken to the hospital in Utah, the US, after a lightning strike, Report informs via CNN.

According to the sheriff’s office, a youth group from the Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints was hiking Thursday afternoon in Sevier County when it happened.

“A light rainstorm in the area produced water puddling on the ground. While hiking lightning struck the ground next to the youth. Approximately 50 youth felt the shock of the lightning. 7 of the youth had some medical concerns due to the electrocution.”

Seven of the children were taken to the hospital, with the sheriff describing two of them as having more “serious symptoms.”

None of their injuries are life-threatening, the sheriff’s office said.