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Mon, 06/25/2012 11:00 AM Injured

1 of 15 on golf course

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Stonington CT  USA

taking shelter in a wooden building

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Golf Course,Indirect,Taking Shelter,Ungrounded Shelter,Work

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for portions of southern New England. THUNDERSTORMS AHEAD: HOUR-BY-HOUR FUTURECAST Thunderstorms and rain are with the region for Monday. MORE In Rhode Island, the advisory affects Kent and Washington counties, extreme southwestern Newport County and southwestern Providence County. It remains in effect until noon. Seven people on a golf course were struck by lightning in North Stonington, Conn. According to State Police, all seven were conscious and alert when taken to an area hospital from the Lake of Isles golf course. Lightning strikes were reported throughout Massachusetts Monday, as well. In Tyngsborough, a shed was struck on Frost Road. The Shrewsbury Fire Department confirmed a lightning strike at Imperial Village apartments on Route 9, where the roof was struck. Parts of Connecticut and western Massachusetts, including the cities of Hartford and Springfield, are under a flood advisory until 10:45 a.m. Forecasters say strong thunderstorms are moving through the area, and torrential downpours are possible. Up to two inches of rain an hour are possible in some areas. That could result in flooding in urban areas and on streets with poor drainage. /index.html#ixzz1ypA4OzPr Lightning strike injures golf course employees in North Stonington By Julianne Hanckel and Judy Benson Publication: theday.com Published 06/25/2012 12:00 AMUpdated 06/25/2012 04:53 PM COMMENTS (15) North Stonington Fifteen employees of the Lake of Isles golf course were taken to local hospitals after a lightning strike during this morning s storm, according to course officials. No one was directly struck by lightning, said Archie Cart, the course s general manager. The lightning struck close to them and they were impacted, he said. All remained conscious and most of them were sent to the hospital as a precautionary measure, he said. Cart said the employees were in a wooden building on the south, or private, course between holes 4 and 13 when lightning struck during this morning s storm. Cart said they were preparing for a regular day of play on the golf course. They have instructions to seek shelter when bad weather is approaching, and they took shelter in one of three restroom/shelter buildings on the course. No employees names were released. The North Stonington Fire Department, Mashantucket Fire Department and emergency personnel from both departments responded to the course, which is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. Eleven employees were transported to local hospitals by ambulance, according to Patrick Boucher, director of golf, and four others, who were not showing any signs of injury, were taken by a private vehicle. Local hospitals reported 10 patients were being treated. Three of the victims were taken to The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Backus spokesman Shawn Mawhiney said. At least two of the patients taken to Backus had injuries serious enough to be admitted, Mawhiney said. Six victims were sent to The Westerly Hospital, spokesman Nick Stahl said. He said this afternoon that three had been treated and released and three others were still being evaluated. Two victims with minor injuries were sent to the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, according to L&M spokesman Mike O Farrell. In New London the morning torrent washed out the area beneath a staircase that connects Eugene O Neill Drive to Water Street. Public works highway crews were on the scene at 1 p.m. Crews said water rushed across Eugene O Neill Drive and over the curb onto the side of the staircase at the north end of the police station parking lot. The water penetrated the area beneath the stairs, loosening the stone and sand supporting the staircase. The staircase, which includes two landings, remains intact. The sand and rock debris ended up strewn along Water Street and had to be collected with a payloader. The highway crew was planning to refill the crevices with larger rocks and sand to provide more support for the staircase. This morning s storm also knocked out power for 5,500 Norwich Public Utility customers when lightning struck a utility pole. At 12:30 p.m. a press statement said all but a few were about to be restored. The CL&P website reported fewer than 1 percent of customers in the region without power as of 2 p.m., down from about 5,000 at 11:30 a.m. Water Street, Howard Street, Pequot Avenue and Thames Street in New London were impassable during the height of the storm. Amtrak service between New Haven and New York was delayed due to power system problems but is running again. A massive thunderstorm arrived in the New London area at about 9 this morning. and the county was under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The weather service also issued flood and flash flood advisories for the region.

Mon, 06/25/2012 Injured

3 of 15 golf course employees

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Stonington CT  USA

taking shelter in a wooden building

Golf Course,Indirect,Ungrounded Shelter,Work

ME NEWS BUSINESS SPORTS OPINION ENTERTAINMENT MULTIMEDIA classifieds deals coupons jobs real estate business directory obituaries Lightning strike injures golf course employees in North Stonington By Julianne Hanckel and Judy Benson Publication: theday.com Published 06/25/2012 12:00 AMUpdated 06/25/2012 12:57 PM COMMENTS (12) North Stonington Archie Cart, the general manager at Lake of Isles golf course, said 15 employees who were seeking shelter from a thunderstorm were in a wooden building on the south course between holes 4 and 13 when lightning struck during this morning's storm. Cart said they were preparing for a regular day of play on the golf course. They have instructions to seek shelter when bad weather is approaching, and they took shelter in one of three restroom/shelter buildings on the course. No one was directly struck by lightning, Cart said. The lightning struck close to them and they were "impacted," he said. All remained conscious and most of them were sent to the hospital as a precautionary measure, he said. No employees' names were released. The North Stonington Fire Department, Mashantucket Fire Department and emergency personnel from both departments responded to the course, which is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. Local hospitals reported nine patients were being treated or being taken for treatment. Two of the victims were taken to The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, and a third is expected, Backus spokesman Shawn Mawhiney said. Four other victims are being treated at The Westerly Hospital, spokesman Nick Stahl said. Two victims with minor injuries were on their way to the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, according to L&M spokesman Mike O'Farrell. This morning's storm also knocked out power for 5,500 Norwich Public Utility customers when lightning struck a utility pole. The North Main Street substation, which feeds the Laurel Hill, East Side, Greeneville, and NFA/Broadway area, is out of service, according to a NPU spokesperson. Crews are working on the substation. Northeast Utilities' website reports just under 5,000 customers were out of power as of 11:30 a.m. Water Street, Howard Street, Pequot Avenue and Thames Street in New London were impassible during the height of the storm. Amtrak service between New Haven and New York, which had been delayed due to power system problems, is running again. A massive thunderstorm arrived in the New London area at about 9 this morning. The county is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service also has issued flood and flash flood advisories for the region.

Mon, 06/25/2012 09:30 AM Injured

4 of 15 golf course workers

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Stonington CT  USA

taking shelter in a wooden building

Golf Course,Indirect,Ungrounded Shelter,Work

At least 15 people were transported to the hospital after a lightning strike at the Lake of Isles golf course, in North Stonington. Firefighters were called to the course on 1 Clubhouse Drive just before 9:30 a.m. Strong storms moved across the state and into North Stonington Monday morning. The victims were workers at the course, who took shelter in a shed on the course between the 4th and 13th holes, according to a spokesperson for Lake of Isles. None of the victims was directly struck by the lightning, the spokesperson said. All 15 were taken to the hospital to be evaluated.

Mon, 06/25/2012 09:30 AM Injured

5 of 15 golf course workers

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Stonington CT  USA

taking shelter in a wooden building

Golf Course,Indirect,Taking Shelter,Ungrounded Shelter,Work

Lightning strike injures golf course employees in North Stonington By Julianne Hanckel and Judy Benson Publication: theday.com Published 06/25/2012 12:00 AMUpdated 06/25/2012 04:53 PM COMMENTS (15) North Stonington Fifteen employees of the Lake of Isles golf course were taken to local hospitals after a lightning strike during this morning s storm, according to course officials. No one was directly struck by lightning, said Archie Cart, the course s general manager. The lightning struck close to them and they were impacted, he said. All remained conscious and most of them were sent to the hospital as a precautionary measure, he said. Cart said the employees were in a wooden building on the south, or private, course between holes 4 and 13 when lightning struck during this morning s storm. Cart said they were preparing for a regular day of play on the golf course. They have instructions to seek shelter when bad weather is approaching, and they took shelter in one of three restroom/shelter buildings on the course. No employees names were released. The North Stonington Fire Department, Mashantucket Fire Department and emergency personnel from both departments responded to the course, which is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. Eleven employees were transported to local hospitals by ambulance, according to Patrick Boucher, director of golf, and four others, who were not showing any signs of injury, were taken by a private vehicle. Local hospitals reported 10 patients were being treated. Three of the victims were taken to The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Backus spokesman Shawn Mawhiney said. At least two of the patients taken to Backus had injuries serious enough to be admitted, Mawhiney said. Six victims were sent to The Westerly Hospital, spokesman Nick Stahl said. He said this afternoon that three had been treated and released and three others were still being evaluated. Two victims with minor injuries were sent to the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, according to L&M spokesman Mike O Farrell. In New London the morning torrent washed out the area beneath a staircase that connects Eugene O Neill Drive to Water Street. Public works highway crews were on the scene at 1 p.m. Crews said water rushed across Eugene O Neill Drive and over the curb onto the side of the staircase at the north end of the police station parking lot. The water penetrated the area beneath the stairs, loosening the stone and sand supporting the staircase. The staircase, which includes two landings, remains intact. The sand and rock debris ended up strewn along Water Street and had to be collected with a payloader. The highway crew was planning to refill the crevices with larger rocks and sand to provide more support for the staircase. This morning s storm also knocked out power for 5,500 Norwich Public Utility customers when lightning struck a utility pole. At 12:30 p.m. a press statement said all but a few were about to be restored. The CL&P website reported fewer than 1 percent of customers in the region without power as of 2 p.m., down from about 5,000 at 11:30 a.m. Water Street, Howard Street, Pequot Avenue and Thames Street in New London were impassable during the height of the storm. Amtrak service between New Haven and New York was delayed due to power system problems but is running again. A massive thunderstorm arrived in the New London area at about 9 this morning. and the county was under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The weather service also issued flood and flash flood advisories for the region.

Mon, 06/25/2012 09:30 AM Injured

6 of 15 golf course workers

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Stonington CT  USA

taking shelter in a wooden building

Golf Course,Indirect,Taking Shelter,Ungrounded Shelter,Work

Mon, 06/25/2012 09:00 PM Injured

woman camping

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Bozrah CT  USA

at campground

Camping,Indirect,Outside

Lightning Strike Sends Woman to the Hospital One woman was sent to the hospital with second and third degree burns By Ilana Gold | Monday, Jun 25, 2012 | Updated 11:38 PM EDTView Comments (1) | Email | Print A woman is in the hospital with serious burns after being struck by lightning at Odetah Campground in Bozrah. advertisement Lightning struck a campground in Bozrah on Monday night, sending one woman to the hospital. The Odetah Campground was in shambles after a frightening lightning strike and NBC Connecticut took a tour of the damage. The lightning was so powerful it hit a woman standing near a tree that virtually exploded, and she got second and third degree burns. She was taken to a hospital in Rhode Island and officials say she is in stable condition. The current went through the ground and people setting up their tents nearby claimed they could feel it too. Within seconds, it moved to campers across the way and blew out the window. I knew it was close. I thought it struck right in front of me, said Charlie Sic. It was so close to his place it fried his cable wire and sparked a fire inside his living room and near the front door. I was running around the trailer going crazy because we put out the fire inside then I noticed the fire out here, Sic added. There were hundreds of campers here at the time and many said they had never seen or heard anything like it. It was so loud we literally jumped out of our skin. It was that loud, said Tracy Anderson. She and her family were sitting in their RV at the time and she said her little boy had never been so frightened. He was scared to death he was scared to death, Anderson added. Firefighters said this was a close call for everyone at the campground, and they were lucky no one was seriously hurt. I guess I live like a cat I ve got nine lives&I guess I have eight left, said Sic.

Mon, 06/25/2012 11:00 AM Injured

14 of 15

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Stonington CT  USA

taking shelter in a wooden building

Golf Course,Indirect,Taking Shelter,Ungrounded Shelter,Work

Sat, 06/23/2012 12:00 PM Killed

2 killed 7 injured on boat

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Walterganj  India

Two killed in lightning strike Press Trust of India / Basti (UP) June 23, 2012, 12:05 Ads by Google HP® - Making it Matter : See How We Make Information Matter To You. Connect With HP® Today. www.HP.com/MakeitMatter Two persons were killed and as many others injured after they were hit by lightning in Walterganj area, police said here today. Rinku Chaudhary (18), Om Prakash Chaudhary (25), Kamla Devi and Subhagi were struck by lightning when they had taken shelter from rains under a culvert last evening, they said. Rinku and Om Prakash were killed on the spot, while Subhagi and Kamla were injured

Sat, 06/23/2012 01:30 PM Killed

Connor Cook 1 of 2

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Thetford VT  USA

harvesting squash and zucchini

N/A

Cardiac Arrest,CPR,Critical,Delayed Death,Farming,Field,First Strike,Outside,Work

Lightning Strikes Young Worker at Post Mills Farm By Sarah Brubeck Valley News Staff Writer Thetford -- A teenage farm worker was injured after being struck by lightning over the weekend while working at Crossroad Farm in Post Mills. Neighbors and friends at the victim's home on Route 244 yesterday identified him as Connor Cook, a 16-year-old Thetford Academy student. Cook was in critical condition at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center last night, according to a nurse supervisor. Neither the Thetford Police Department nor the volunteer fire department responded to requests for comment over the weekend. Vermont State Police couldn't provide any information about the incident yesterday. Menu: Valley News Home Valley Buzz Photo Gallery Classified Ads Employment Ads Obituaries Valley Calendar Web Extras Latest AP Headlines About the Upper Valley Subscribe Advertise Commercial Printing Contact Us Get to Know Home Care with More Sources from Aroun... Lightning strikes worker at Post Mills farm ...Ma... Where in the Valley Published 6/25/2012 Lightning Strikes Young Worker at Post Mills Farm By Sarah Brubeck Valley News Staff Writer Thetford -- A teenage farm worker was injured after being struck by lightning over the weekend while working at Crossroad Farm in Post Mills. Neighbors and friends at the victim's home on Route 244 yesterday identified him as Connor Cook, a 16-year-old Thetford Academy student. Cook was in critical condition at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center last night, according to a nurse supervisor. Neither the Thetford Police Department nor the volunteer fire department responded to requests for comment over the weekend. Vermont State Police couldn't provide any information about the incident yesterday. In a brief prepared statement yesterday, Janet Taylor, who has owned Crossroad Farm with her husband, Tim, since 1980, said that when thunder was heard in the distance early Saturday afternoon, the farm's workers were radioed to come inside. Before they could all get in, one worker, whom she declined to identify, was struck by lightning, she said. Ben Bauer, 19, a Crossroad Farm worker, said he had been harvesting squash and zucchini before the strike, around 1:30 p.m. The weather didn't look that bad, he said, and the heavy rain that would eventually sweep through the area hadn't started. Bauer said he felt a sudden shock that seemed to come from the ground. It felt like a shock from an electric fence, he said. It hurt, but I was fine. Bauer said he and his co-workers headed for the shelter of a nearby truck that was used to store crops, but one worker was on the ground unresponsive. The victim was brought back to the farmhouse and CPR was conducted until emergency personnel arrived, Taylor said. There were eight to 15 workers at the farm at various times throughout the day on Saturday, she said. Taylor declined to comment further. Crossroad Farm is on West Fairlee Road between routes 113 and 244, about a half-mile from Lake Fairlee. The 60-acre vegetable farm has a large stand that is open daily during the growing season, and the produce grown there is also sold at the Norwich farmers market, according to the farm's website. Sarah Brubeck can be reached at sbrubeck@vnews.com or 603-727-3223 Posted: Jun 27, 2012 3:11 PM EDT Updated: Jun 27, 2012 3:14 PM EDT By Adam Sullivan - bio | email Connor Cook THETFORD, Vt. - A 16-year-old in from Upper Valley who was struck by lightning over the weekend has passed away. Connor Cook was working at a farm in Post Mills Saturday when he was hit by a bolt of lightning. He was transported from the scene in critical condition and has been on life support ever since. Connor died Wednesday at the hospital surrounded by his family. He was going into his junior year at Thetford Academy. Grief councilors have been on hand at the school and will be there again Thursday. School officials say Connor was a vibrant member of the community and will be dearly missed. They released the following statement: Dear members of the TA community, and all who are part of the lives of Connor Cook, Kylie, and parents Clyde and Marilyn, We have just received the following message from the Cook family, and their request is that it be shared with you immediately. "Marilyn, Clyde and Kylie would like to let the Thetford Academy students and parents know that Connor passed away peacefully with his family by his side today, June 27th, 2012. Connor's family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Thetford Academy community for their love and support during this difficult time. Information will be forthcoming about service and memorial arrangements." We are gathered in the library at the Academy with counselors on hand. Please come and join us as you wish and feel able.

Sat, 06/23/2012 01:30 PM Injured

Ben Bauer 2 of 2

19.0

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Thetford VT  USA

harvesting squash and zucchini

Farming,Field,Outside,Work

Fri, 06/22/2012 03:00 PM Injured

man fishing

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Sandy Hook NJ  USA

fishing

fishing,Outside,Park

The same storm system that dumped more than 5 inches of rain on Ocean County this afternoon is now producing additional cells of dangerous weather, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris and Somerset counties. Officials have confirmed that one person has been struck by lightning at Sandy Hook, and scores of motorists have been stranded on flooded streets in parts of Ocean County. The latest storm warning is effective until 6:45 p.m., specifically for northern Middlesex, northeastern Monmouth, southeastern Morris and parts of Somerset. An alert issued by the weather service warned that this storm could generate winds as strong as 60 mph. A flash flood warning remains in effect for southern Ocean County until 7:15 p.m. John Warren, spokesman for Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook, said one person was struck by lightning along with at least 10 buildings when a storm passed through the area just before 3 p.m. "It was a very intense storm that settled over the north end of Sandy Hook," he said this evening. "At the entrance, it was in sunshine." Within minutes of park rangers and lifeguards clearing the beaches, "heavy rainfall, near continuous strikes of lightning and rapid thunderclaps" descended upon the area, Warren said. The unidentified man was believed to have been fishing in the Horseshoe Cove section of Fort Hancock historic district on Sandy Hook when he was struck by lightning. He was conscious when he was taken to a local hospital for treatment and his condition was unknown, Warren said. Several chimneys were also damaged after about a dozen buildings at Sandy Hook were struck by lightning as the storm, described as a "supercell," passed through, Warren said. Some roadways had up to 2 feet of flooding, he said. View full sizeChristopher Baxter/The Star-Ledger This street in Stafford Township is one of the many roads in Ocean County that were flooded from the torrential downpours that pounded the region this afternoon. Earlier this afternoon, a severe thunderstorm pounded Ocean County with more than 5 inches of rain in only 90 minutes, clearing beaches, stranding cars, downing trees and causing extensive flooding along the coast. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Ocean County, extending along the Garden State Parkway from Toms River south to around Barnegat. The storm produced large hail, strong winds and extremely heavy rains in the region. Hail as big as a half-dollar shredded tree leaves and dented cars near Barnegat, and hail the size of golf balls hit the ground in Manahawkin, according to the weather service. Trees were knocked down by heavy winds in many parts of Ocean County. In Manahawkin, several cars were stuck in flood waters up to the windows, with occupants reported trapped inside. Flooding has also closed multiple roadways, including parts of Route 72, in Stafford Township. FAST-MOVING STORMS Joe Rossi, of Clearwater Avenue in Stafford Township, said the storms rolled in fast. I would say around 1 o clock maybe a little earlier, Rossi said. I was on Long Beach Island, we were on the beach, it was a beautiful morning and we knew the storms were coming in, so around 12 o clock we got to our house. Rossi said on the way home he saw a line of dark and really nasty storms straight ahead of him. He said about a half-hour after arriving home, the wind picked up and marble-sized hail began pounding his deck. The street out from turned to a river, he said. David Gard/The Star-Ledger A string of powerful thunderstorms rolled through New Jersey today. Central High School's graduation ceremony at Newark Symphony Hall ended just as the storm hit downtown Newark. "This was not small hail this was hail that dents you car, Rossi said. My son s never seen it, so I was showing him what hail looks like. He said the storms became so bad he had his family turn off the lights and gather candles and flashlights. He lost power for about two hours. In all, it was a harrowing afternoon. Lightning struck a block away from us and hit a tree, Rossi said. We heard that and it kind of shook us a little bit. He added it was the worst storm he s ever seen in the area. Usually they roll in and out but this has been prolonged, he said. At about 5:30 p.m., the home across the street from Rossi caught fire. The Stafford Township fire chief was still on scene about 6:30 p.m. and said it was not yet clear whether lightning or something else caused the blaze, which tore through the home and caused significant damage. Before the call came in, he said, he was about to send his station home after a long day a day that began with saving six people trapped in their cars overcome by flood water on nearby Nautilus Drive. There were a lot of lightning strikes, trees, poles, trees down in the wind, Johnson said. Star-Ledger staff writers Christopher Baxter, Tomas Dinges, Len Melisurgo and Stephen Stirling contributed to this report. Share your storm photos: If any NJ.com readers have photos of flooding or storm damage in Ocean County and would like to share them, please e-mail the pictures to metro@starledger.com Related coverage

Fri, 06/22/2012 12:00 PM Injured

persn

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Boylston MA  USA

working in yard

Outside,Yard

A series of powerful storms tore through the area on Friday afternoon, giving way to serious damage for local homeowners. One family in Natick was forced to stay with neighbors on Friday night after their home on Woodland Street was struck by lightning around 6 p.m. After pushing back from the fire, crews were able to knock down the flames. A firefighter was taken to the hospital with chest pains after battling the blaze. They are expected to be okay. Meanwhile, a person in Boylston was struck by lightning. Boylston Police say a person who was struck by lightning on Friday was conscious and alert after being struck. Police say the person was hit by lightning near 458 Main Street late Friday afternoon. While they were conscious, their injuries are unknown at this hour. Read more: http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/18860534/2012/06/22/person-was-conscious-after-being-struck-by-lightning-in-boylston#ixzz1yfZzdO2Q NATICK (CBS) A home was struck by lightning on Woodland Street in Natick. Flames engulfed the single family home moments after a bolt of lightning hit the chimney and followed electrical wires upstairs. The fire, coupled with today s heat, was tough on Natick firefighters. One of them had to be taken to the hospital with possible chest pains. In Boylston, a construction worker suffered minor injuries from a lightning strike as he was working in a backyard on Main Street. He was apparently working near the pool when the bolt struck. He s expected to be OK. Meantime, neighbors on Fourth Street in Worcester were able to capture several dramatic images there, after lightning struck a tree in one backyard, causing a fire whose flames spread almost immediately to the entire house. That fire caused an estimated $125,000 in damage and forced the residents out for the foreseeable future.

Wed, 06/20/2012 12:00 PM Injured

dog killed woman survives

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F

Aberdeen  Scotland

walking dog

Dogs,Outside

Aberdeen woman hurt and dog killed in lightning strike Dog walker s miracle escape in Bridge of Don By David Ewen chief reporter Published: 20/06/2012 Bookmark with: Share on facebook Share on delicious Share on twitter Share on email Share on reddit Share on stumbleupon Share on favorites More Sharing Services GATHERING CLOUDS: The gloomy Aberdeen sky just before the thunder and lightning storm hit. picture by reader amy thain A DOG walker had a miracle escape after being struck by lightning in Aberdeen. The woman was exercising her dog when she was hit by the lightning bolt on Scotstown Moor, Bridge of Don. Her dog, believed to be a boxer, was killed in the freak accident. A friend of the woman said she was very distressed about the death of the pet. She added: She is too upset to speak but we believe it was a freak accident that could have happened to anyone. Although she was hurt herself, the lady is very distressed about the dog. The woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with burns after the strike at 4pm yesterday.

Mon, 06/18/2012 12:00 PM Killed

6 killed

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Lohardaga  India

Lightning claims six in Lohardaga TNN Jun 18, 2012, 08.03AM IST Tags: superintendent|Suman Prajapati|Sadar hospital|Rita Khadni LOHARDAGA: Lighting claimed six lives and injured at least 12 people and 10 cattleheads in different places of Lohardaga on Sunday evening. Lightning with heavy rain and storm lashed several parts of Lohardaga between 5pm and 6pm. Manil Oraon (30) of Jonjro village died on the spot. Lightning struck a couple at Jhiko injuring the husband and killing the wife who was talking over the mobile phone, which according to the witnesses, exploded. Suman Prajapati (9) at Uttaka village and Dashrath Bhagat also died. Two others who were killed at Kolsimari and Hudu villages are yet to be identified. Two oxen and four goats were injured at Kairo. Rita, Khadni at Hudu and Suryadeo at Nadi Nagra village were among injured. Ads by Google

Sat, 06/16/2012 12:00 PM Injured

2 of 3 workers

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M

Miami-Dade county FL  USA

woking on pickup truck

Near Struck Vehicle,Outside,Work

Florida News 3 struck by lightning in Miami-Dade County June 16, 2012 15:02 GMT %reldate(2012-06-16T15:00:21 MIAMI (AP) -- Fire officials report three people were struck by lightning during a storm in Miami-Dade County. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says three men were struck by lightning Friday while working on a pickup truck. One of the men went into cardiac arrest but was revived and taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. A second man was also hospitalized for burns. A third victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital in Homestead. NBC Miami (http://bit.ly/Ma8IoA ) reports the lightning strike occurred during day of intense weather. There were also reports of hail in several areas of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Information from: WTVJ-TV, http://www.nbc6.net/index.html Error processing SSI file

Sat, 06/16/2012 12:00 PM Injured

1 of 3 workers

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M

Miami-Dade county FL  USA

woking on pickup truck

Cardiac Arrest,Near Struck Vehicle,Outside,Work

MIAMI -- Fire officials report three people were struck by lightning during a storm in Miami-Dade County. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says three men were struck by lightning Friday while working on a pickup truck. One of the men went into cardiac arrest but was revived and taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. A second man was also hospitalized for burns. A third victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital in Homestead. NBC Miami ( http://bit.ly/Ma8IoA) reports the lightning strike occurred during day of intense weather. There were also reports of hail in several areas of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Read more here: http://www.struckbylightning.org/news/sbl20121606013537_3-struck-by-lightning-in-miami.html#storylink=cpy

Sat, 06/16/2012 12:00 PM Injured

3 of 3 workers

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Miami-Dade county FL  USA

woking on pickup truck

Near Struck Vehicle,Outside,Work

Sat, 06/16/2012 11:45 PM Killed

father 3 children killed in sleep

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Liberia

sleeping

Indirect,Indoors

Lightning Kills 4 in Nimba Three children, father victimized Written by Ishmael F. Menkor, Nimba County Correspondent Tuesday, 19 June 2012 15:21 font size Print Email Be the first to comment! Rate this item 1 2 3 4 5 (0 votes) There is a common belief in Liberia that lighting only strikes someone when had stolen something from someone and that person whose item(s) was stolen when to see a witch doctor, who will then supernaturally sent the lighting on the doer Four persons were mysteriously struck and killed by lightning as they slept during the night in the concession area of Cocopa, Nimba County. According to eyewitnesses, the tragic incident occurred on Friday, June 16, 2012 around midnight local time when the home of the overseer of the Cocopa Camp # 2 was struck by lightning, immediately killing him and three of his children. One of the nurses of Cocopa clinic told the Daily Observer that the lightning must have struck repeatedly to have killed the four victims because they were in three different rooms of the house. When the first lightning struck, it entered the first room where one of the victims was sleeping and kill her instantly, and then it entered another room where the overseer was and killed him along with two other children, she added. Those killed include Peter Dorpah, father and overseer of camp two, T-girl Dorpah, Melvin Dorpah and Teewon Dorpah. All of them were pronounced death upon arrival at the Ganta United Methodist Hospital. The late Peter Dorpah was the husband of two wives. One of the wives who was with him on the night of the incident was badly injured with burn wound on her back. The wounded woman was also believed to have lost two of her children in the incident while her mate lost one. This is not the first time that lightning has killed persons in the area. On the 4th of May 2011 three market women including an 8 months old pregnant woman were mysteriously killed by lightening during the evening hours as they were packing their good to return home. The recent deaths sent shockwaves among the citizens and workers of the concessional area stirring mix opinions, with some attributing the mysterious deaths of the victims to witchcraft.

Fri, 06/15/2012 12:00 PM Injured

David Allgood

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M

Nashville TN  USA

rolling up windows to his pickup truck

Ground Strike,Indirect,Near Struck Vehicle,Outside,Stormy Weather,Walking to vehicle to put windows up

NASHVILLE, Tenn. David Allgood of Springfield is one of the few people who can say he took a strike from lightning and lived to tell about it. "Let's just say I wasn't hit by a bolt, but what they had told me was I had conducted a bolt of lightning," Allgood, 33, shared exclusively with NewsChannel 5 from his hospital bed at Vanderbilt Hospital. "So, what that means is it started somewhere; it went through me, and it ended somewhere else," said Allgood. Allgood, a single father of a 9-year-old boy, said he was rolling up the windows to his pickup truck Friday evening when the strike happened. Allgood was knocked to the ground, disoriented and recalls some head-to-toe paralysis, at least part of the time. "My hands were still so numb, swelling and tingling," he said. "I still remember feeling nothing." David said doctors at Vanderbilt wanted to keep an eye on him and his internal organs overnight; but he plans to be released and return home on Sunday, just in time for Father's Day.

Wed, 06/13/2012 12:00 PM Injured

5 people

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Moscow  Russia

walking in park

Ground Strike,Indirect,Outside

Moscow, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A stroll in the park ended in hospital for five Uzbek college students in Moscow after a lightning bolt hit the ground next to them, giving them an electric shock, police said. The students -- all of them Uzbekistan natives -- were hospitalized, but their injuries were not life-threatening, police said. Medics allowed them to return to their dormitory after performing electrocardiography. Reports said the students were on a park footpath which appeared to be electrically conductive. But police said later they were walking along a regular street when the lightning struck. A storm warning was issued for Moscow Tuesday. Rain hit the capital throughout the day, but ceased during a mass opposition rally in the afternoon and a pop concert on the Red Square in the evening. Statistical estimates put the odds of being struck by lightning in a lifetime of 80 years at between 1/3,000 and 1/10,000. --IANS/RIA Novosti

Wed, 06/13/2012 12:00 PM Injured

man

0.0

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Cocoa Beach FL  USA

at the beach

Beach,Outside

Man struck by lightning in Cocoa Beach COMMENT (2) SHARE FAVORITE VOTE (0) View Larger Sponsored Links Receive a $50 Gift Card from Del-Air! $25,000 Down Payment Give Away! Click Here Now! MedFast Urgent Care Center, see a doc fast! COCOA BEACH, Fla. A man was struck by lightning on Cocoa Beach on Wednesday, WFTV found out. A lifeguard said he saw the man fall to the ground when the lightning stuck. Lifeguards said that they were trying to get people off of the beach when the incident happened. Officials said the man was hospitalized, and will be OK.

Wed, 06/13/2012 12:00 PM Killed

5 die

0.0

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Dumka Jharkhand  India

Five die of lightning in Dumka Press Trust of India / Dumka (Jharkhand) June 13, 2012, 21:06 Ads by Google MSN Official Site : Stay in the Know, Make MSN Your Homepage. News, Weather & More! www.myhomemsn.com Five persons, including a woman and two children,were killed when lightning struck them at different places in Dumka district tonight, the police said here. Three persons were killed at Raksha village when hit by lightning while standing under a tree due to rain, Superintendent of Police Hemant Toppo said here. He said two others lost their lives at Bailidhab and Khirghana villages when struck by lightning while they were working in the fields.

Tue, 06/12/2012 12:00 PM unknown

man

0.0

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Vicksburg MS  USA

cutting a tree limb

N/A

Outside

VICKSBURG, Miss. - "Apparently he was cutting a limb out of the road, like a good Samaritan would do around here," said witness Michael Dorsett. "They do it all the time -- when a limb falls on the road, they get out with their chainsaws and cut them out of the way. Apparently that's what he was doing." RELATED 3-year-old dies after being left in car CodeRed testing set for Thursday in... State insurance officials provide help... Severe storms tear through central... Subscribe to WAPT.com alerts Pace said an autopsy will determine whether Boyd died from a storm-related injury or a medical condition. He said Boyd was not injured by the saw. The National Weather Service had earlier said the death was the result of a lightning strike. A Warren County couple were inside their Tiffentown Road home with their grandson Monday night when a large oak tree fell. "It was so loud and so dark. We didn't have any idea what was going on until it happened," said Mike Biggers. The tree was ripped from its roots and sent crashing into the Biggers' home. "I saw (tree) limbs. I saw limbs and I saw ceiling inside, and then we saw water," Nancy Biggers said. The damage could take days to repair, the Biggers said. "Nobody is hurt and all of this can be replaced. All of this is just stuff," Nancy Biggers said. In Brandon, a lightning strike may have sparked a house fire on Red Oak Drive. Brandon Fire Chief Rob Marton said there were two teenagers at home when the fire started, but neither was injured. Read more: http://www.wapt.com/news/central-mississippi/Mississippi-storm-damage-may-be-result-of-derecho/-/9156946/14783392/-/hmhne6/-/index.html#ixzz1xiKikObw

Sun, 06/10/2012 10:00 AM Injured

child

10.0

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Mobile AL  USA

at a pavilion

Outside,Ungrounded Shelter

MOBILE, Alabama -- Lightning struck and critically injured a 10-year-old boy at the Gulf State Park Pavilion this morning, as storms continued to pound southwest Alabama for the third straight day. The name of the child was not released. Paramedics and police were sent about 10 a.m. to the pavilion after the boy was struck, according to Gulf Shores Police Lt. Bill Cowan. He was taken to a local hospital after being struck, Cowan said.

Sun, 06/10/2012 12:00 PM Killed

6 family members killed

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Bukoba  Tanzania

Tanzania: Six Family Members Killed By Lightning By Meddy Mulisa, 10 June 2012 Comment Bukoba Six people, all from the same family, died on the spot when their house was struck by lightning on Friday evening at Kihinga village, Kaisho/Murongo Division in Kyerwa district. Kagera Regional Police Commander (RPC) Philip Kalangi identified the deceased as Kevina Kamachoma (30) and her five children, Lamu Aron (14), a standard six pupil at Kihinda Primary School and Kabagambe Geofrey (9), who was in standard one at the same school. Others were identified as Kazungu Emmanuel (13) who was in standard five at Kibingo Primary School and two other young children aged between one to two years. According to the RPC, a heavy downpour started at around 10:30 pm accompanied by strong winds. An ensuing lightning struck the grass-thatched house in which six people were taking shelter, killing them on the spot, Mr Kalangi added. Meanwhile, Mr Kalangi said that police in Kagera Region were taking inventory of all drivers who had caused accidents due to negligence. He said all those who would be proved to have caused road accidents negligently would have their licences forfeited.

Fri, 06/08/2012 12:00 PM Injured

Paul Corah

28.0

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Portland OR  USA

hiking in park

Hiking,Indirect,Outside,Park

PORTLAND, Ore. A Portland fire spokesman says a 28-year-old man was apparently struck by lightning while hiking in the city's Forest Park. Spokesman Paul Corah says the man was hit Friday afternoon. The Oregonian says at one point, it was thought he was hit by a fallen tree branch that was struck by lightning. Corah says doctors found evidence of electrical shock on the man's back. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Fri, 06/08/2012 12:00 PM Injured

Landson Broussard

10.0

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Delcambre AL  USA

at beach

N/A

Beach,CPR,Critical,Near Water,Outside,Water

Thunderstorms and lightning strikes injured one boy in Gulf Shores Sunday leaving him in critical condition. Ten year old, Landon Broussard, from Delcambre is recovering in a hospital in mobile. According to a lifeguard who was on duty, as the storm rolled in, everyone quickly hurried off the beach. Then suddenly a lightning bolt hit the water's edge, and that is when someone noticed a boy lying near the water. A family member began performing CPR until the lifeguards got there. Paramedics performed CPR in the ambulance and were finally able to get a pulse. The boy was last listed in critical condition Sunday night. Landon Broussard, the Delcambre boy who was struck by lightning last month while vacationing with his family in Alabama, is showing signs of improvement. WPMI-TV in Mobile, AL reports Landon still has a tracheotomy and is unable to speak but he is now opening his eyes. "He opened his eyes and watched the Atlanta Braves game on T.V.," his father Clay Broussard told WPMI-TV last week. "The prayers are always coming in. The gifts, the cards. We have a small community, but a strong community back home." The family also told the TV station that Landon is getting physical therapy twice a day, and as soon as he is well enough, he'll be transferred to a hospital in New Orleans, to be just a little bit closer to family, friends and home.

Fri, 06/08/2012 12:00 PM Killed

Lorenzo Magdaleno 1 of 2

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Lake Okeechobee FL  USA

on a boat fishing

Boat,fishing,On Water,Outside

Florida Basser Killed by Lightning by Florida Sportsman Newswire " June 12, 2012 " Comments (0) 4 From Press Release TBF mourns the loss of division championship angler, Lorenzo Magdaleno, 51, from Lake Placid, Fl. He was a veteran angler and a member of the Florida Bass Federation and the Homestead Hawg Hunters club for more than a decade. Magdaleno was pronounced dead by Florida officials on Friday, June 8, after a bolt of lightning apparently struck Magdaleno and his boat partner, Mike Hardin, from Tennessee while they fishing shortly after noon prior to the final day weigh-in of the TBF Southern Division Championship on Florida s Lake Okeechobee. Preliminary reports outline a quick moving afternoon storm passed over part of the giant lake. Other parts of the lake remained clear and sunny, while some were cloudy with drizzle. The information we have at this point is Lorenzo Magdaleno and his partner were fishing approximately 45 minutes away from the tournament launch area. Magdaleno was in the front of the boat running the trolling motor as it was his half of the day (TBF division championships are draw events where both anglers get control of the boat and choose the water for one half of each tournament day.) Magdaleno s partner, Mike Hardin who was the boat s owner caught a limit during the first half of the day and was fishing off the back deck to allow Magdaleno his best chance to finish off his limit. Hardin was knocked off his feet by the strike and awoke after an undetermined amount of time on the back deck of the boat not knowing what had exactly happened. Hardin was examined at the local hospital and released, as noted Magdaleno did not survive. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lorenzo s extended list of family and friends, the Florida Bass Federation, as well as, Lorenzo s partner for the day, Mike Hardin, who was in the boat with him during this tragedy, TBF National President, Robert Cartlidge, stated. To say that the final day weigh-in Friday was a somber experience would be a tremendous understatement, as all anglers and families there were impacted by the loss. TBF staff on site told me there was not a dry eye anywhere at the weigh-in as one after another every single state federation President in the southern division, every single angler, and even the angler who won the Ranger Cup bonus money, EVERYONE who came up on stage pledged to donate their entire prize checks, every single dollar, to Lorenzo s family s needs. THAT is what our federation is about. We also want to thank all the emergency response personal, the TBF staff on site and all the state presidents and community volunteers who were pitching in to help our anglers during a time of crisis. I am honored to know these people and to call them friends. This exemplifies what it means to be a member of the federation family and it makes me very proud. The Bass Federation Inc., (TBF) is the oldest and largest grassroots fishing organization in America. TBF is owned by those it serves and is dedicated to the sport of fishing. TBF annually conducts over 20,000 fishing, youth, and conservation events and has provided the foundation for the bass fishing industry for over 40 years. For more info on the bass federation or to contact us go to bassfederation.com or call 580.765.9031

Fri, 06/08/2012 12:00 PM Injured

Mike Hardin 2 of 2

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Lake Okeechobee FL  USA

on a boat fishing

Boat,fishing,Fresh Water,On Water,Outside

Thu, 06/07/2012 12:00 PM Killed

6 dead

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Suri  Bengal

Six people die in lightning in Bengal PTI | 08:06 PM,Jun 07,2012 Suri/Purulia (WB), June 7 (PTI) Six persons were killed and three suffered burn injuries today when lightning struck them in Birbhum and Purulia districts of West Bengal. The police said Jamir Khan (40) and Maqbul Khan (19) died on the spot as lightning struck them when they were working in the field early in the morning at Gara village in Dubrajpur of Birbhum district. Three other villagers, who were working with them, suffered burn injuries and were admitted to Suri Sadar Hospital, sources said. In a separate incident, Partha Das (30) and Ruhul Amin (23) died this morning when they were hit by lightning while digging a pond under government-sponsored 100-day MGNREGA work at Parui in Birbhum district, officials said. In two other incidents, Anil Mahato (45) and Shajahan Ansari (33) died when lightning struck them at Jhalda and Raghunathpur respectively in Purulia district.

Tue, 06/05/2012 02:45 PM Injured

woman on golf course

55.0

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Port Orange FL  USA

fretting out of golf cart

Golf Course,Ground Strike,Indirect,Outside

A Port Orange woman was struck by lightning while playing golf on Wednesday. Volusia County Fire Rescue responded to the call around 2:45 p.m. in the Crane Lakes Neighborhood, a gated community with a golf course that is located just west of Interstate 95 along Taylor Rd. According to a spokesperson with the Port Orange Fire Department, witnesses said the 55-year-old woman was getting out of a golf cart when there was a flash. The woman dropped to the ground, bleeding from the nose and the mouth. She was unconscious when emergency crews arrived. She was deemed a trauma alert and transported to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach. Her condition is unknown at this time. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Mon, 06/04/2012 02:00 PM Injured

Bryce Sebring

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Riverton WY  USA

working outside

Outside,Work

Riverton man survived being struck by lightning; hospitalized for three days 5 hours ago by County 10 News Desk 0 Lightning flashes were recorded in this photo taken outside the Riverton National Weather Service office by meteorologist Reid Wolcott. By Ernie Over, managing editor, County10.com (Lander, Wyo.) A 25-year-old Riverton man said he is lucky to be alive today after surviving being struck by lightning at his work site Monday afternoon. Bryce Sebring, who works setting mobile and manufactured homes for P.M.S. Inc. of Riverton, was working on setting a new manufactured home around 2 p.m. Monday about six miles north of Lander. I was under the home on all fours and I m not exactly sure what happened, but a lightning bolt apparently struck next to me and it traveled through my hands and knees, came out my back and into the trailer, he said from his home Friday. He said the ground was wet where he was working and that it was raining at the time. Sebring thought at first that his buddy, Tim Fuller, was pulling a prank on him. I thought he poked me with a cattle prod or something, he said. I jumped up real quick but then fell back to my knees when I realized it wasn t him. I went and sat in my truck for about 10 minutes, and I was feeling worse, so Tim rushed me to the (Lander) hospital. Once there, Sebring said he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. They told me at the hospital that I was a walking miracle. Sebring said the only outward evidence of the lighting strike is a big blister on his back where the bolt exited his body. Most of the damage was internal. I still have lots of chest pain, my eye sight is still blurry and my arms and legs really hurt, he said. But I had therapy at the hospital so I can walk again. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday and is now recuperating at home. Riverton National Weather Service Meteorologist Reid Wolcott said a review of radar records indicated that a cluster of about a dozen lighting strikes were recorded in the general area where Sebring was hit around 2 p.m. Monday. There was a thunderstorm passing through the area then, Wolcott said. Sebring said, it was kind of funny, but not really, but about 20 minutes before I was struck, I was watching the storm coming and remembering telling Tim that I was going to quit because I wasn t going to work in rain while it was thundering. I was kidding with him, but then, I got hit. Spooky. The Riverton father of three said he now has a new respect for lightning and doesn t plan to put himself in a position to be vulnerable for another lightning strike. Everyone said I am really lucky and that I should go to the casino, he joked. My brother from Colorado also called and told me to buy a lottery ticket! The National Weather Service Lightning Safety website (www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/) reports than an average of 54 people are killed by lightning each year. To date, in 2012, there have been three reported lightning deaths. Lightning bolts can strike as far away as 10 miles from a thunderstorm, according to the NWS, and if a person can hear thunder, they re most likely in danger if they re working outside or in an exposed area. Sturdy buildings and hard topped vehicles are the best locations to escape a thunderstorm, but open buildings, rain shelters and small sheds are dangerous are not good choices. Check out the NWS link noted above for more complete lightning safety information.

Wed, 05/30/2012 02:00 PM Injured

boy on motorcycle

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Rantau Panjang  Borneo

riding on motorcycle

Motorcycle,Outside

HOME NEWS LOCAL NATION SABAH WORLD BIZ SPORTS FOOTBALL GENERAL TENNIS BADMINTON OTHER SPORTS UTUSAN BORNEO TEMPATAN NASIONAL IBAN SABAH thesundaypost COLUMNS OUR STAND Letters to the Editor Peace Corps Malaysia OTHERS Home - News - Local - Young motorcyclist struck by lightning Young motorcyclist struck by lightning Posted on May 30, 2012, Wednesday SIBU: A boy from Rantau Panjang was rushed to hospital after being hit by lightning while riding his motorcycle in a heavy downpour. The 17-year-old s left shoulder and left arm were charred. The incident occurred at Taman Indah at 2pm on Sunday when the boy went out on his bike to look for friends. In the heavy rain and stormy conditions, a lightning flashed and struck the boy and his motorcycle. Though badly injured, he managed to ride home. His mother was shocked to see his son lying on the ground outside the house in pain. She rang the Civil Defence Department to send his son to hospital. The boy had returned home two days ago from Bintulu where he worked in a glass factory. Read more: http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/05/30/young-motorcyclist-struck-by-lightning/#ixzz1wkP7OkDT

Tue, 05/29/2012 12:00 PM Killed

12 killed

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Bengal  India

Lightning kills 12 in Bengal PTI Burdwan (WB), May 27, 2012 First Published: 22:28 IST(27/5/2012) Last Updated: 22:29 IST(27/5/2012) share share on facebookshare on linkedinshare on googleshare on emailmore... 0 Comments email print Twelve people were killed and six others seriously injured after being struck by lightning in West Bengal's Burdwan and Malda districts on Sunday, police said. While 10 were killed and six injured in Burdwan, two died in Malda, they said. In Burdwan, the deceased include a 15-year-old boy, a septuagenarian, a 22-year-old youth and seven people aged between 35 and 43, SP S M H Mirza said, adding that the six injured are in a hospital. Burdwan district magistrate OS Meena announced R2 lakh ex-gratia each for the families of the victims. At Habibpur in Malda district, a 60-year-old woman and her 10-year-old grand daughter were killed when lightning struck them.

Tue, 05/29/2012 12:00 PM Killed

2 killed 7 injured on boat

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Quezon  Philippines

on a boat

Boat,Outside

Home > Newsinfo > Latest News Stories > Regions > Lightning strikes fishing boat in Quezon; 2 killed, 7 hurt Lightning strikes fishing boat in Quezon; 2 killed, 7 hurt By Delfin T. Mallari Jr. Inquirer Southern Luzon 5:26 am | Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 share14 13 LUCENA CITY Two fishermen were killed and seven others were injured when their fishing boat was hit by lighting in the Pacific Ocean in northern Quezon on Monday, police said. Senior Superintendent Valeriano de Leon, Quezon police chief, identified the fatalities as Ronnel Nolledo and Ryan Miano, both residents of Barangay (village) Bonbon in the island town of Panukulan. Quoting spot report from Panukulan police station, De Leon said at around 7:00 a.m. the boat with nine crews was struck with lightning while fishing in nearby Burdeos town. The two fishermen died on the spot from fatal injuries, De Leon said. Fishermen in the vicinity who witnessed the tragic incident rushed a seriously injured crew, Berne de los Santos, to Claro M. Recto Hospital in Infanta town. Nancy Morilla, head of Panukulan social welfare office, said six other fishing crews who sustained minor injuries were treated by local health workers. Panukulan lies in Polillo island located in the Pacific Ocean about 18 miles off the eastern coast of Luzon. The island can be reached by motorboats more or less three hours from the ports of Real and Infanta towns in northern Quezon mainland. The island hosts three municipalities: Polillo, Burdeos and Panukulan.

Tue, 05/29/2012 01:49 PM Injured

Mike Bogroff

34.0

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Monongalia county WV  USA

standing in doorway of equipment shed

Golf Course,Ground Strike,Indirect,Standing in Doorway,Work

Man Struck By Lightning at Pines Country Club in Monongalia County Posted: May 29, 2012 2:31 PM EDT Updated: May 30, 2012 4:06 PM EDT Local News Runners Race from Masontown to Morgantown in Half Marathon Blue And Gray Reunion Growing Yearly West Milford Opens New Baseball Field 11th Annual PattyFest Returns to Morgantown Timmy's Fund Holds Rummage Sale More>> A man was nearly struck by lightning at the Pines Country Club golf course in Monongalia County just before 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to MECCA 911 officials. MECCA 911 received a call at approximately 1:49 p.m. reporting that a man had been struck by lightning. Monongalia Emergency Medical Service and Rescue responded to a call and arrived on scene to find Mike Bogroff, 34, who was conscious and alert, officials said. Bogroff is the club's maintenance superintendent. Officials said he was standing in a metal doorway of an equipment shed when the lightning struck the building. Officials believe that the patient received an electrical conduction shock from the metal doorway, but was not directly struck. He went to Mon General, but wasn't severely injured and was back on the job Wednesday

Tue, 05/29/2012 12:00 PM Injured

2 women

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Kardzhall  Bulgaria

taking shelter under a tree

Indirect,Outside,Taking Shelter,Under Trees

Two women struck by lightning in center of Kardzhali, S. Bulgaria 29 May 2012 | 16:24 | FOCUS News Agency Home / Bulgaria Kardzhali. Two women have been struck by lightning in the center of the southern Bulgarian town of Kardzhali. The two were sheltering from the heavy rain under a tree in a park in the town center, when lightning struck and burnt them. Three ambulances arrived after citizens called 112 emergency telephone number. The two women were rushed to the hospital alive. The hospital said tests were underway.

Sun, 05/27/2012 12:00 PM Killed

6 killed

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Bihar  India

Six killed in lightning in Bihar PTI | 01:05 PM,May 27,2012 Madhepura, May 27 (PTI) Six persons including a woman were killed when lightning struck them at Madhepura and Bhagalpur district today, police sources said. Four persons were killed at Chousa Alamanagar block in Madhepura district. The four killed in lightning were identified as Rani Kumari(19), Tarini Sharma (38), Deep Narayan Mandal (40) and Shankar Mandal (25), sources said. A Bhagalpur report said, two persons were killed in lightning at Dumaria village of the district, sources added.

Sun, 05/27/2012 12:00 PM Killed

12 killed

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Burdwan  India

12 killed in lightning in WB PTI | 09:05 PM,May 27,2012 Burdwan (WB), May 27 (PTI) Twelve people were killed and six others seriously injured after being struck by lightning in West Bengal's Burdwan and Malda districts today, police said. While 10 were killed and six injured in Burdwan, two died in Malda due to lightning, they said. In Burdwan, the deceased include one 15-year-old boy, a septuagenarian, a 22-year-old youth and seven people aged between 35 and 43, SP S M H Mirza said, adding that the six injured have been admitted to hospital. Burdwan District Magistrate O S Meena announced Rs two lakh ex-gratia each for the families of the victims. At Habibpur area in Malda district, a 60-year-old woman and her 10-year-old grand daughter were killed when lightning struck them while they were enjoying the rain outside their house.

Fri, 05/25/2012 04:00 PM Injured

2 of 2

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Sheldon IA  USA

Work

Fri, 05/25/2012 04:00 PM Injured

Chris Gilbert 1 of 2

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Sheldon IA  USA

working at Maintainer Plant

Two people struck by lightning in Sheldon Posted: May 25, 2012 11:00 PM EDT Updated: May 25, 2012 11:00 PM EDT By Evan Coughlin - email Featured Videos Two people struck by lightning in Sheldon The town of Sheldon, Iowa is rattled after two people in town were struck by lightning. The Family of one of the victims is in the dark as to what happened. According to local residents in Sheldon around 4:00pm two people were struck by lightning while working at the Maintainer Plant. Witnesses on scene tell KSFY the two victims were transported to the local Sanford hospital. KSFY also spoke with a family member of one of the victims. According to Mark Burrington; Chris Gilbert was struck by lightning in the face. Sanford Sheldon health officials confirmed both victims were air transported to Sioux Falls. Burrington says Gilbert's condition "doesn't look too good." Here are a couple of tips to help you avoid getting hit by lightning: Stay away from any open areas like fields, golf courses, or parking lots. If you're the tallest thing around, you're the easiest target. Get away from water, it's a conductor. Don't stand under tall objects like trees or towers. These are easy targets, and the electricity might jump to you too. Find a car and get in it. Even though it is metal and seems like a perfect target, if it is struck the electricity will just move into the tires, which is a non-conductor.

Fri, 05/25/2012 12:00 PM Killed

Joel Gauthier

18.0

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Ottawa  Canada

under a tree

Bicycle,Cardiac Arrest,Indirect,Outside,Taking Shelter,Under Trees

Ottawa teen killed after lightning strike OTTAWA The Canadian Press Published Saturday, May. 26, 2012 7:52PM EDT Last updated Saturday, May. 26, 2012 8:22PM EDT 6 comments 25 7 15 3 PrintDecrease text sizeIncrease text size An 18-year-old man who was struck by lightning in Ottawa has died. Joel Gauthier was out riding his bike with a friend on Friday when a storm swept through the city. The pair had stopped under a tree to put on some rain gear when lightning struck. Mr. Gauthier went into cardiac arrest and was knocked unconscious. He later died in hospital. The storm also downed wires, knocked over trees and blew a large section of roof off a four-storey apartment building.

Sat, 05/19/2012 12:00 PM Injured

Adam Horrisberger

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Norcross GA  USA

taking shelter in bath/shower area

Indirect,Outside

HOME > NEWS Posted: 9:32 p.m. Monday, May 28, 2012 Gwinnett man grateful for life after being struck by lightning SHARE FAVORITE VOTE (0) View Larger Adam Horrisberger says he has a real appreciation for life after he was struck by lightning. Related View Larger Adam Horrisberger shows where the lightning bolt entered his body. View Larger Horrisberger showed Channel 2 Action News this picture of where the lightning exited his body. Sponsored Links Auto Loans As Low As 1.99% APR-Click Here! Save 20% To The GA Renaissance Fest - PROMO: WSBTV 15% Off Windows Or 0% Financing For 5 years! Local Alarm Monitoring- Only $16.95/Month By Dave Huddleston NORCROSS, Ga. Adam Horrisberger says he has a real appreciation for life after he was struck by lightning. "I remember hearing a loud crash, boom and my whole body tensing and going to the ground," Horrisberger said. On May 19, Horrisberger, 43, of Norcross, said he was participating in 5K run and obstacle course race. He'd done well, finished in the top 10 percent, but then a storm came "We took cover by some bathrooms and shower area, and then the lighting comes and starts cracking right above us," Horrisberger said. That's when he said one of the bolts hit him. "I don't remember any visuals, I just remember the excruciating muscle contraction through my body and then going down," Horrisberger said. Horrisberger showed Channel 2's Dave Huddleston where he thinks the bolt entered his body. He told Huddleston it traveled down his right side and exited through his right hip. This energy from the bolt left Horrisberger with burns and holes in his clothes. "Everybody's eyes were wide like deer, like 'what just happened?'" Horrisberger said. He was checked out by paramedics and even went to Emory Hospital, everything came back normal. "They had never seen anyone survive a strike like this before, is what they had said to me," Horrisberger said Horrisberger said the whole experience has changed his outlook on life. "All those things can be snatched rather quickly in an experience like this. It's apparent that we should be grateful," Horrisberger said. The one thing doctors said they want to keep an eye on is Horrisberger's kidneys. He also said as the day goes on, he gets a little tired, but each day it gets better. Horrisberger said he has nothing scheduled now, but he's looking forward to his next race.

Tue, 05/15/2012 12:00 PM Injured

man

0.0

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Pawleys Island SC  USA

working outside

Indirect,Near Trees,Outside,Work

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a man has survived after being struck by lightning in Pawleys Island. Midway Fire Rescue spokesman Bob Beebe says the man was working outside Tuesday afternoon when a bolt of lightning hit a tree, then jumped to him. Beebe says the man was conscious and taken to a hospital. His name and condition was not released. Beebe says the tree took the brunt of the strike and was split at the top

Tue, 05/15/2012 12:00 PM unknown

inmate's mom files case

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OH  USA

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Mom of Ohio inmate killed in prison lightning strike alleges negligence; state denies claim Article by: Associated Press Updated: May 15, 2012 - 8:57 AM 0 comments resize text printbuy reprintsTweet COLUMBUS, Ohio - The mother of an inmate who was struck by lightning while jogging in a recreation yard is accusing the Ohio prisons department of negligence that contributed to his death. The state is denying the claim. Linda Bickerstaff, of Akron, filed the case in the Ohio Court of Claims over the death of 33-year-old Dalin Anderson. He died and several other inmates were hurt in the May 2010 lightning strike at the Belmont Correctional Institution in St. Clairsville in eastern Ohio. Bickerstaff alleges the prison failed to protect the inmates' safety because no corrections officers were in the exercise yard and they didn't close it as storms approached. She seeks at least $75,000 in damages. The state says Anderson's death was the result of acts beyond the prison department's control. more from nation Stepmom faces extradition in HI in kids' abduction Tropical Storm Aletta weakening in the Pacific Seattle gives DOJ police reform counterproposal

Tue, 05/15/2012 12:00 AM Injured

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Marlee  Australia

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Marlee grandmother struck by lightning 15 May, 2012 11:24 AM A MARLEE grandmother may have received the fright of her life after being struck by lightning through her kitchen window. On Thursday May 3, Lyrian Martin was cooking eggs on the stove for her husband Gordon and noticed a storm had blown over and it was raining heavily. Her kitchen window blind was closed and she was standing at the stove between the window over the sink and a small television sitting on the kitchen bench. After hearing three claps of thunder, Lyrian said she screamed in pain when she felt an electrical current fly past her to the television which immediately blew up. I ve touched many electric fences but nothing has ever felt like this, she said. After inspecting the broken television the couple found burn marks on the cotton doily sitting underneath and on the bench top. Not only did the explosion damage the television in the kitchen but blew another two in the house. Lyrian said she had a terrible headache and was a bit shaky for a few days after, but is now on the mend. She said they recorded 22 millimetres of rain in 10 minutes during the storm at their property in Robinson Road. I love storms and usually watch the lightning. But next time I ll be standing in the corner of a room, she laughed. I didn t know it could come through glass, she said. After explaining the story to their family, the Martin s grandchildren were keen to inspect the burnt doily and hear the story in person from their lucky grandmother. Lyrian said she has learnt a lesson and hopes others will be wary of lighting during storms. I m lucky I m still here to tell the story, she said.

Sat, 05/12/2012 12:00 PM Injured

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Westbahnhof  Australia

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Lightning strikes two workers Two construction workers at the new Westbahnhof train station were hospitalised after being struck by lightning. Shocked witnesses described how the force of the 300,000 volt shocker had hurled the pair 15ft into the air after the incident on Wednesday. The bolt of lightning struck near the central train station on the corner of Arsenalstraße and the Wiedner Gürtel. The two workers aged 37 and 40 were treated on the site by paramedics and hospitalised but are expected to make a full recovery. Doctors said the pair were taken to hospital as it was routine after a lightning strike that could cause blood coagulation disruption and heart rhythm problems.

Fri, 05/11/2012 05:45 AM Killed

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Cebu  Philippines

A 52-year-old man died after being struck by lighting while fishing off the coast of barangay Colon, Naga City, southern Cebu, yesterday morning. Despite the rains, Rolando Lim went against his wife Veronica s advice and fished off the waters of Colon. Witnesses said they were 100 meters away from the victim when he was hit and fell down from his boat at 5:45 a.m. yesterday. When the fishermen went near the fishing boat, they saw an unconscious man lying face-down and holding a fishing rod inside the boat, PO1 Marlon Añabeza of the Minglanilla police said. Añabeza said Lim s remains was brought to the St. Peter Funeral Homes in Carcar City. Funeral staff said the family already brought the body to their residence. Lim, a resident of Central Poblacion, Naga City, caught three fishes before the freak accident happened. He was rushed to the Minglanilla District Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. Pagasa weather analyst Vangie Tolentino said the heavy downpour and lightning were caused by the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) over Mindanao. Tolentino said the cumulonimbus cloud yesterday morning was very thick, which could have triggered the lightning incident in Naga City. Correspondents Jhunnex Napallacan and Gabriel C. Bonjoc

Thu, 05/10/2012 12:00 PM Killed

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Tinia VDC-2 Solukhumbu  Nepal

Lightning strikes father dead as son is born Added At: 2012-05-10 5:25 PM Last Updated At: 2012-05-10 5:25 PM More Sharing ServicesShare| Share on facebookShare on deliciousShare on twitterShare on email RSS Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramesh Kumar Khadka said that Mrs Sherpa gave birth to a baby son right at that time. SOLUKHUMBU: In a strange coincidence of fate, Pemba Sherpa of Tinla VDC-2 in Solukhumbu district died the same day his wife gave birth to a son on Wednesday. Sherpa who had gone upstairs in his matan, a miniature house, to take a mat after his wife had labour pains, died of lightning. Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramesh Kumar Khadka said that Mrs Sherpa gave birth to a baby son right at that time. Relatives said that Sherpa who was missing for some time, while others were busy taking care of the new-born and lactating mother, was found dead in front of the house after the lightning struck him. Similarly, Tilamaya Nepali of Salyan VDC-3 of the district also died due to lightning. Nepali, 40, died while five others were injured, police said.

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