Unidentified Woman in Critical Condition After Superior Lightning Strike
An unidentified woman remains in critical condition after suffering a lightning strike in Superior, Colorado. Officials are now seeking assistance from the public to help identify her.
Incident Overview
On Thursday evening, around 5:39 p.m., the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office responded to an emergency call on the 1000 block of Lasalle Street. Witnesses reported that a woman had been struck by lightning while walking on a path.
Emergency Response
- First responders arrived and found the woman unconscious with no pulse.
- Bystanders administered CPR until emergency services took over.
- They successfully restored her pulse and breathing.
- She was subsequently transported to a Boulder County hospital.
- Later, she was airlifted to a facility in the Denver metro area.
As of 9:11 a.m. the following day, she was reported to be breathing independently and had a regular heartbeat.
Description of the Victim
Authorities believe the woman is between 20 and 30 years old. She is described as:
- 5 feet 5 inches tall
- Approximately 120 pounds
- White with red or auburn hair
At the time of the incident, she was wearing:
- A green running shirt
- Black-and-white striped running shorts
- A dark windbreaker
- White and pink running shoes
The woman has a distinctive tattoo of three butterflies on her right upper arm. Unfortunately, she was not carrying any identification. Her cell phone was severely damaged, preventing verification through digital means. Initial checks of her fingerprints and missing persons reports yielded no results.
Community Response
By late Friday morning, a bouquet of flowers was placed at the base of the tree where the incident occurred as a tribute. The sheriff’s office has opted not to release a photo, citing the significant trauma she sustained.
Call for Help
Authorities encourage anyone with information about the woman’s identity to reach out. Those who may know her are urged to contact the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office at 303-441-4444.
Lightning Strike Statistics in Colorado
According to the National Weather Service, lightning strikes in Colorado result in an average of two fatalities and 12 injuries each year. A notable incident occurred in July 2019, when a 36-year-old man lost his life after being struck by lightning in the Flagstaff Mountain area of Boulder County.
