Two people were struck by lightning at the top of Humphreys Peak near Flagstaff on Oct. 22, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office confirmed.

Search and rescue units are working their way to the victims, department spokesperson Jon Paxton said shortly before 1 p.m. in an email.

The department's helicopters were grounded due to poor weather, Paxton said.

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