A WALKER seriously injured in a mountain top lightning strike in Britain, which killed two others, is showing signs of improvement.
A major rescue operation was mounted on Sunday following two separate strikes which battered the Brecon Beacons in south Wales.
Two men - believed to be from England - died, while two others were taken to hospital.
Dyfed Powys Police said it was continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident.
A force spokeswoman added: "A man in a serious condition in hospital, following simultaneous incidents in the Brecon Beacons, has now improved and he is recovering.
"Officers are continuing to liaise with the next of kin of the deceased men and enquiries are ongoing.
"All four men involved were believed to be from England. HM Coroner has been informed."
Mark Jones, of the Brecon Beacons Mountain Rescue Team, described the lighting strike as a freak accident.
He added it was lucky that a doctor was able to reach one of the casualties on Corn Du within about 25 minutes, because his team was already out on the slopes on a training exercise.
Outdoors group Ramblers Cymru said while incidents involving thunder and lightning were rare, electrical storms should not be taken lightly when out walking.
The organisation's delivery officer Elly Hannigan Popp, said: "If you hear thunder, see lightning or if your hair stands on end, postpone activities even if the sky looks blue and clear. Lightning will strike as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall".
