A Camping Trip They’ll Never Forget: Teen’s Heroic Actions Save Boyfriend After Lightning Strike
What started as a peaceful camping trip in Colorado’s Ruby Gulch turned into a life-or-death situation for 18-year-old Juliet Moore and her boyfriend, Isaiah Cormier. They had no idea that their weekend adventure would test their courage and strength in ways they never imagined.
After a long day of hiking, the teens returned to their campsite just as the sky began to drizzle. Hoping to avoid soggy gear, they rushed to stash everything inside their tent. Juliet ducked into the tent to take shelter, thinking it was just another passing shower. But then it happened.
A flash of blinding light lit up the campsite. Startled, Juliet called out to Isaiah. The silence that followed was terrifying. She peeked outside, only to see her boyfriend lying face down on the ground. Panic surged through her.
Isaiah had been struck by lightning—right in the neck.
Without wasting a second, Juliet sprang into action. She rolled Isaiah onto his back, desperately checking for signs of life. Nothing. No heartbeat, no breathing. But Juliet wasn’t about to give up.
Just weeks earlier, she’d taken a CPR course—a decision that would prove life-saving. She began chest compressions, counting in her head, praying for a miracle. After a few compressions, Isaiah gasped for air. Relief washed over her, but it was fleeting—his breathing stopped again.
Determined, Juliet continued CPR, tears streaming down her face. “You’re not allowed to leave me,” she thought, fighting back fear. “We have so much more to do together.”
Her persistence paid off. Isaiah gasped again—and this time, he stayed conscious long enough for Juliet to call 911. Miraculously, she had cell service.
Help came in the form of a nearby camper and his son, who rushed over to assist. Together, they loaded Isaiah into a car and sped to the hospital. Against all odds, he survived.
Today, Isaiah is alive because Juliet didn’t hesitate. Her quick thinking and CPR skills turned what could have been a tragic camping trip into a story of courage and love.
Not many people can say their girlfriend saved their life—but Isaiah can.
Would you know what to do in a life-or-death situation? Share this incredible story with your friends—you never know who might need the reminder to learn CPR.
