Pair Struck By Lightning While Camping

Two people were reportedly sgtruck by lightning late last week while camping in Saranac Lake. A 34-year-old from Pennsylvania and a 44-year-old from Syracuse were camping in a tent at the base of a tree struck by lightning; the lightning hit the pair, as well. Rangers rode with Tupper Lake EMS to the Follensby Clear Pond boat launch then out to an island where the pair were. Both subjects were able to stand and get onto the boat. They were taken back to the boat launch before being transported to the hospital. One subject is on crutches with swelling to his ankle. The other is experiencing hearing issues.