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COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. - The Coconino County Sheriff's Office released new details about the rescue mission to save two people struck by lightning on Humphreys Peak Wednesday morning.

While the rescue operation took place, a second incident involving two lost teens and a bear encounter was unfolding.

What we know:

The Oct. 22 incident began to unfold around 10:50 a.m. on the 12,600-foot mountain peak.

"Search and Rescue (SAR) teams were immediately deployed to the Humphreys Trailhead at the Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort, northwest of Flagstaff," CCSO said.

Due to severe weather, including lightning, hail and heavy rain, all aircraft were grounded, so the rescue had to be completed on foot.

With the help of Arizona Snowbowl staff, search and rescue teams set out on a

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