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Heroic Teen Dies Protecting Brother From Lightning
29 Jul
Summary
- A 15-year-old tragically died shielding his younger brother from lightning.
- The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at the summit of Mt. Blue Sky in Colorado.
- Two other members of the hiking group sustained minor injuries.
A heroic 15-year-old boy, Levi Strobel, lost his life Sunday afternoon to a lightning strike at the summit of Mt. Blue Sky in Colorado. Levi tragically died while attempting to shield his younger brother from the powerful electrical current.
Emergency responders, including Clear Creek County public safety agencies and the Alpine Rescue Team, were dispatched to the scene. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, Levi could not be revived by Denver Mountain Parks rangers. His younger brother, who was with him on the mountain, was airlifted by Flight For Life Colorado to a Denver-area hospital.
The brothers were part of a larger hiking group of five. Two adult men in the group sustained minor injuries and did not require hospitalization. Levi's family is devastated, remembering him as a deeply loved son and brother who demonstrated immense courage and devotion in his final moments.
