A few days ago we wrote about the tragic lightning strike in Giewont. More than 100 people were injured, there was also a fatality. Today we don't have good news again. Three people were hit and injured by a lightning bolt in the Tatra Mountains - they were hospitalized and under the watchful care of medical personnel. Injured persons to marriage with a 7-year-old child. According to their description, during their mountain trek, the lightning next to them struck a tree at the end of the trail from Hala Gąsienicowa to Kuźnice in the Tatra Mountains. The weather in the Tatra Mountains can be very changeable and treacherous - we still call for caution.
Lightning in the Tatras - no fatalities
The married couple and the child were transported to the hospital in Zakopane as quickly as possible. In an interview with Polsat News, the hospital's director said: "The injured were not directly struck by lightning, but announced. They have abrasions, their lives are not in danger. The fire power was so great that the victims fell over. Ambulances brought them to the hospital. They were very wet and they were given dry clothes in the hospital, because we are prepared for such events. "
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Lightning in the Tatras - safety and prudence is a priority!
Mountains can be beautiful. They constantly attract large crowds of tourists from very distant places. The Tatras are unique - tourists from Poland and abroad come here. The Tatras delight with their majesty, breathtaking views ... a mystery that hovers over them. They are tempting and treacherous too - you have to be very careful when dealing with them. Contrary to appearances, the trail from Hala Gąsienicowa to Kuźnice is not difficult. However, as you can see, an accident could have happened here as well. We can cover this route for a modest half an hour - using one of the two available versions of the routes - through Boczań and through the Jaworzynka Valley. The view is unearthly - the Tatra Mountains can be seen up close. They are at your fingertips.
Are you visiting the Tatra Mountains? Look after yourself!
The Tatra Mountains are still very busy - despite the end of the summer season. Thunderstorms happen there almost every day. While there, enjoy the wonderful views, but be careful.
