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Two hikers, aged 14 and 21, were struck by lightning during a storm in the Hautes-Pyrénées and hospitalized.

During a storm in the Hautes-Pyrénées, two hikers—a 14-year-old boy and a 21-year-old young man—were struck by lightning while on a trek. Both suffered injuries requiring hospitalization, prompting emergency responses. The event raised concerns over thunderstorm safety in popular mountain hiking areas and received widespread media coverage in France, highlighting the dangers of outdoor activities during severe weather.