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Two Hikers Taking Photos at Summit Hit by Lightning

Both survived in Arizona

(Newser) - Two hikers were struck by lightning while taking photos at the summit of an Arizona mountain, but both survived. The separate incidents unfolded on Wednesday at Humphreys Peak in northern Arizona, reports Fox News . The Coconino County Sheriff's Office says the two men did not know each other and...

Lightning Bolt Traveled 515 Miles in Huge Storm

'Megaflash' that covered Texas to Missouri sets a new record

(Newser) - The average bolt of lightning is less than 10 miles long, but this was no ordinary bolt of lightning. The World Meteorological Organization says an epic "megaflash" during a severe storm in 2017 stretched 515 miles from eastern Texas to the Kansas City, Missouri, area, covering in seconds a...

Lightning Strike at Archery Range Kills 1, Injures 13

Victims ranged in age from 7 to 61

(Newser) - A sudden lightning strike at an outdoor archery range in Jackson Township, New Jersey, left one dead and 13 others injured Wednesday evening, police said. The incident occurred at the Black Knight Bowbenders facility, a 50-acre range near Six Flags Great Adventure, as a thunderstorm warning was in effect...

2 Teens Killed by Lightning in Georgia

18-year-old and 19-year-old were struck together in Waresboro

(Newser) - Two teens in Georgia have become the eighth and ninth lightning fatalities of the year in the US, reports the National Lightning Safety Council . Joey Nelson, 18, and Randall Martin III, 19, had been fishing on a pond in Waresboro last week when thunderstorms rolled through the area. Fox 5...

Manitoba Official Blasts US 'Ambulance Chasers'

Thousands evacuated as out-of-control fires threaten multiple communities

(Newser) - Manitoba is grappling with its worst wildfire season in decades, forcing officials to declare a second state of emergency this year as more than 100 wildfires rage across the province. Provincial authorities say 2.5 million acres have already burned in 2024, putting Manitoba on track for its largest...

20 Hurt by Lightning Strike at South Carolina Lake

All are expected to recover

(Newser) - Twenty people were treated for electrocution after lightning struck a South Carolina lake Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the eight adults and 12 minors, a dozen of whom were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, are all expected to recover, CBS News reports. "Strong relationships with other local agencies played...

Lightning Kills Honeymooner on Florida Beach

Lightning took beachgoers by surprise, witness says

(Newser) - A 29-year-old man on his honeymoon was fatally struck by lightning on a Florida beach Friday in the state's first such fatality this year. Jake A. Rosencranz of Colorado was standing in ankle-deep water on New Smyrna Beach around 12:30pm when lightning struck, USA Today reports. "It...

Boy, 15, Struck by Lightning in Central Park

'He's lucky to be alive,' cop says of 15-year-old Yassin Khalifa, who suffered minor burns

(Newser) - A 15-year-old boy is recuperating after being struck by lightning in New York's Central Park, lucky to escape with just minor burns. The New York Times reports that the incident happened Thursday afternoon when a thunderstorm hit, as a group of teens was hanging out on the east side...

Violent Storm Damages Ancient Roman Arch

Lightning strikes the Constantine Arch, which has stood near the Colosseum since AD315

(Newser) - Lightning struck Rome's Constantine Arch near the Colosseum during a violent thunderstorm, loosening fragments from the ancient structure. The fragments from Tuesday's lightning strike were immediately gathered by workers at the Colosseum Archaeological Park, officials said. The extent of the damage was being evaluated, reports the AP . "...

2 Tourists Injured in Lightning Strike at Horseshoe Bend

Women were airlifted to Utah hospital

(Newser) - Two tourists were airlifted to a hospital in Utah after a lightning strike at one of America's most scenic spots on Monday. The National Park Service says the two women—a 22-year-old from the Netherlands and a 23-year-old Australian—were struck by lightning as they stood near the rim...

Delta Flight Struck by Lightning
Delta Flight Struck by Lightning
Aug 6, 2024 2:00 AM CDT

Delta Flight Struck by Lightning

Plane turned around and landed safely

(Newser) - A Delta Air Lines flight was about an hour into its journey from Boston to Rome when it was forced to turn back Sunday night—due to a suspected lightning strike. The Airbus 333 landed safely back at Logan Airport, with no injuries reported, USA Today reports. A Delta spokesperson...

As Utah Youth Group Hiked, Lightning Struck

After strike in Sevier County, 7 young people ended up in local hospitals

(Newser) - Seven members of a youth group hiking in Utah were transported to hospitals on Thursday after lightning struck the ground near them. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints youth group from Salina, Utah, were in the eastern part of Sevier County around 1:45pm local time when a...

Man Warning Kids Off Beach Killed by Lightning

Patrick Dispoto, 59, dies in New Jersey lightning strike after trying to warn kids out of the water

(Newser) - Authorities say a New Jersey man died over the weekend after getting caught in a thunderstorm and struck by lightning on the beach. Police in Seaside Park tell NJ Advance Media that a 911 call came in shortly after 7:30pm on Sunday, and when first responders found 59-year-old Patrick...

Lightning Strikes Beach, Hitting 3 Kids

Children hospitalized in Puerto Rico

(Newser) - Lightning struck a Puerto Rico beach in the northern coastal town of Isabela during inclement weather Monday, injuring three children, one seriously, Puerto Rican police said. The children, whose ages ranged from 7 to 12, were taken to a hospital in the nearby town of Aguadilla, a police statement said....

She Was Hunting With Her Dad When the Lightning Hit

Baylee Holbrook, 16, dies after Tuesday lightning strike in Putnam County, Florida

(Newser) - A sad update out of Florida on a teen struck by lightning earlier this week while hunting deer with her dad: Baylee Holbrook has succumbed to her injuries. Officials tell CBS News that the 16-year-old died Thursday morning, just two days after she and her father were both hit after...

Unfortunately for Rescuers, Lightning Struck Twice

Two people were zapped helping Swiss victims of earlier lightning strike; they weren't seriously hurt

(Newser) - Everyone knows lightning never strikes twice. But a Swiss police officer and a helicopter pilot now beg to differ with that old saw. Both were zapped while helping two victims of an earlier lightning strike, reports the Local . Fortunately, the two rescuers were not seriously hurt, say police. As the...

Research Shows Laser-Guided Lightning Is Possible

Technology could one day provide coverage for large structures such as airports

(Newser) - It would be quite a stretch to say they’ve harnessed lightning, but researchers in Switzerland did succeed where many others have failed: They’ve shown that a laser beam can be used to steer or divert lightning. Per the Guardian , it happened high in the Swiss Alps last summer,...

After Volcano Burst, 'Most Extreme Concentration of Lightning' Ever

Eruption of Tonga's Hunga volcano spurred 400K lightning events in 6 hours

(Newser) - Showers of ash, giant waves, and massive explosions weren't the the only things locals had to worry about when Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted last January in the South Pacific. Lightning also made an appearance, and a whole lot of it—so much, in fact, that...

Lightning Kills Runner 9 Hours Into Trail Race
The Race Started at 7pm.
At 4am, Tragedy Struck
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Aug 27, 2022 4:45 PM CDT

The Race Started at 7pm. At 4am, Tragedy Struck

The 55-year-old was racing up a Greek mountain at night when lightning hit

(Newser) - Lightning struck Sunday during a nighttime trail race up a Greek mountain, killing one runner and seriously injuring another, Greek police and the fire service reported. The two men were running in the Six Peaks race, which passes through the six highest peaks of Mount Falakro in northern Greece, when...

Fastest Man in the World Wants Ownership of His Victory Pose

Retired sprinter Usain Bolt has filed to trademark signature celebration move to use logo on merch

(Newser) - If you're a famous athlete with the name "Bolt," and you've got a signature victory move that resembles a jagged line of electricity, chances are you're going to make sure you control that likeness. There's only one man this situation currently applies to in...

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