A 48-year-old Slovak woman was struck by lightning Sunday while hiking on the summit of Kriváň mountain in the High Tatras, reaching 2,495 meters. The incident occurred as the woman was on the mountain peak. Adverse weather conditions immediately following the strike prevented a helicopter rescue. Details regarding the extent of the woman’s burns have not been released. Mountain rescue teams are preparing for a ground-based evacuation when weather permits. Authorities advise hikers to avoid high altitudes during thunderstorms and to be prepared for rapidly changing conditions in the mountains. The rescue operation is complicated by the remote location and ongoing inclement weather.