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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Edmonton resident struck by lightning in Thursday storm saved by paramedics
A west Edmonton resident struck by lightning during a Thursday afternoon storm burst was saved by quick intervention from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedics who happened to be nearby. 'At approximately 4:15 p.m. on July 24, Alberta Health Services EMS received a call for an incident near Callingwood Estates,' said a Friday statement emailed to Postmedia from Community Engagement and Communications for AHS. The individual, transported to hospital in critical condition, had to be resuscitated at the scene, friends of the victim shared on social media. The call came in close to an EMS station, and the response was lightning fast, with first responders arriving in a minute. 'I helped call them in, they were indeed there that quick,' posted one friend of the victim. A poster named Brodi said Edmonton is lucky to have some of the most amazing paramedics around. 'The fact that they do the job in all kinds of weather conditions — some quite dangerous, like thunderstorms, extreme heat, blizzard conditions — just shows some serious determination and dedication to their jobs and to helping others,' Brodi said. Lightning has been in the news recently after Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold, 49, died after being struck by lightning. Groenvold, who won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games, was a coach and sports commentator. He had been on a cabin trip at the time of his death. The Norwegian Ski Federation said Groenvold was 'quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike' and then died from his injuries. Assessing risk of lightning strikes Canadian statistics suggest somewhere around one in six individuals struck by lightning dies from their injuries. Between 2002 and 2017, there were 180 lighting-related injuries in Canada. On average, two to three individuals die each year from lightning strikes. There used to be a rule about the time between lightning and thunder to determine distance, but that rule has been outmoded by research. 'When you hear thunder, you are in striking distance of lightning,' said Christy Climenhaga of Environment and Climate Change Canada. And even if you can't hear thunder, don't assume you're safe outside. 'Lightning can strike outside of where a thunderstorm is, it can strike 15 kilometers away,' she said. 'It can strike even more so if you can hear thunder, that's when you know that it is time to head inside or into a vehicle to take shelter because you are at risk of lightning. 'When you think about severe thunderstorms or even regular thunderstorms, the main threats you think about are things like hail and strong winds and heavy downpours, which are risks, but lightning is a big risk, and we don't think about it that often, because being injured or hit by lightning is rare, but it does happen.' Lightning strikes aren't as simple as a bolt hitting someone straight on, she added. Lightning can injure with ground current, where lightning strikes a very tall object nearby, and that energy travels outwards from that strike, along the ground surface. With side flashes, lightning strikes a taller object and jumps over to the nearby victim. Livestock have been felled after sheltering up against metal fences. Sporting during thunderstorm is a particularly risky behaviour — hoisting a metal bat or tennis racket could increase risk, Climenhaga said. Going inside or at least getting into a car is a safer bet during a thunderstorm, she said. Prime environment for thunderstorms With a cooler front moving through Thursday, there was a prime environment for thunderstorms across Alberta, said Climenhaga. 'We definitely saw that around the Edmonton area, a very strong storm that moved through between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., bringing with it some rain,' Climenhaga said. There were reports of hail and lightning. By midday Friday, most of the risk had moved into southern Alberta, she said. Related Edmonton International Airport damaged by Thursday wind storm Vicious cycle: Wildfire smoke and wind a growing threat in Alberta You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Climate
- Edmonton Journal
Edmonton resident struck by lightning in Thursday storm saved by paramedics
A west Edmonton resident struck by lightning during a Thursday afternoon storm burst was saved by quick intervention from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedics who happened to be nearby. Article content 'At approximately 4:15 p.m. on July 24, Alberta Health Services EMS received a call for an incident near Callingwood Estates,' said a Friday statement emailed to Postmedia from Community Engagement and Communications for AHS. Article content Article content Article content The individual, transported to hospital in critical condition, had to be resuscitated at the scene, friends of the victim shared on social media. Article content Article content The call came in close to an EMS station, and the response was lightning fast, with first responders arriving in a minute. Article content 'I helped call them in, they were indeed there that quick,' posted one friend of the victim. Article content A poster named Brodi said Edmonton is lucky to have some of the most amazing paramedics around. Article content 'The fact that they do the job in all kinds of weather conditions — some quite dangerous, like thunderstorms, extreme heat, blizzard conditions — just shows some serious determination and dedication to their jobs and to helping others,' Brodi said. Article content Lightning has been in the news recently after Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold, 49, died after being struck by lightning. Article content Groenvold, who won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games, was a coach and sports commentator. He had been on a cabin trip at the time of his death. Article content Article content The Norwegian Ski Federation said Groenvold was 'quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike' and then died from his injuries. Article content Article content Canadian statistics suggest somewhere around one in six individuals struck by lightning dies from their injuries. Article content Between 2002 and 2017, there were 180 lighting-related injuries in Canada. Article content On average, two to three individuals die each year from lightning strikes. Article content There used to be a rule about the time between lightning and thunder to determine distance, but that rule has been outmoded by research. Article content 'When you hear thunder, you are in striking distance of lightning,' said Christy Climenhaga of Environment and Climate Change Canada. Article content And even if you can't hear thunder, don't assume you're safe outside.
Wales Online
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Wales rugby star Aaron Wainwright gets engaged to girlfriend on stunning Welsh beach
Wales rugby star Aaron Wainwright gets engaged to girlfriend on stunning Welsh beach The Dragons back rower popped the question in a beautiful setting over the weekend The happy couple were all smiles after getting engaged (Image: Aaron Wainwright/Instagram ) Wales rugby star Aaron Wainwright has got engaged to his girlfriend Brodi Parfitt, popping the question on a stunning Welsh beach. The 27-year-old got down on one knee in Rhossili Bay on Saturday to leave his now-fiancee stunned, with her delighted reaction captured in a series of amazing photos. The couple, who are believed to have been dating for around six years, then celebrated together as they posed for selfies on the beach, with Brodi proudly displaying her huge sparkling engagement ring. Sharing the couple's happy news on Instagram, Brodi wrote: "Mrs Wainwright has a nice ring to it. 25.05.25." Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. The photos - taken by former Welsh Rugby Union team photographer Ben Evans - showed Dragons back rower Wainwright getting down on one knee and opening a box to reveal the engagement ring, with Brodi covering her mouth and seemingly wiping away tears as he asked her to marry him. She looked in shock as she took a longer look at the ring on her finger before the pair embraced and knelt together on a blanket in the middle of the beach. Another shot showed Brodi beaming with joy as Wainwright held her hand up to the camera to show off the ring in full. Article continues below The couple were then all smiles as they posed for selfies, with Brodi laughing as she covered her fiance's mouth with her hand, again showing off her brand new engagement ring. It was then time to celebrate with some bubbly, with Wainwright seen sat in the boot of his car while opening a bottle of prosecco to pour into two glasses. Content cannot be displayed without consent The Welshman's team-mates past and present, along with some wives and girlfriends of the Wales team, have rushed to congratulate the pair on their engagement. "Congrats Waino," wrote Wales legend Jamie Roberts, with Dan Lydiate writing simply: "Congrats both". Wainwright's Dragons team-mate Rio Dyer wrote: "Congratulations both," while fellow Wales international Dillon Lewis, who is moving to Rodney Parade next season, added: "Lovely photos Aaron, congratulations xxx" Article continues below Dafydd Jenkins, Keiron Assiratti, Gareth Thomas, Josh Hathaway, Sam Costelow and Ellis Bevan were among the other Wales internationals to pass on their congratulations to the happy couple. Liam Williams' wife Sophie also congratulated them, writing: "Awww amazing news both! Huge Congratulations xxxx", while Milica Anscombe, wife of Wales fly-half Gareth, added: "Things you love to see!! Congrats team." Jess Halfpenny wrote: "Congrats guys," while James Botham's wife Izzy added: "Ahhhh!!! I'm so happy for you both."
