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20 shocked, 12 hospitalized after lightning strike at Lake Murray, officials say
Twenty people were shocked by a lightning bolt that struck Lake Murray Tuesday afternoon, according to Lexington County officials. The lightning strike occurred around 5 p.m. Those hit included eight adults and 12 children, according to a Lexington County post to social media. 'It was bright and sunny at the lake, with clouds nearby but not overhead,' the Irmo Fire District posted to social media Tuesday evening. 'The bolt of lightning that hit the water energized a metal cable with buoys on it that surrounds the swimming area. Several people had swam out to the buoys and were holding onto the cable when it hit, and others were nearby swimming. Everybody got quite a jolt, we're so fortunate that injuries were not worse than they were.' Lexington County posted to social media that 12 of those struck were transported to three local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. All are expected to recover. 'Strong relationships with other local agencies played a critical role in ensuring a quick, coordinated response, allowing first responders to assess patients efficiently and provide the best possible care,' the county posted. 'Dominion Beach Park is expected to reopen tomorrow following safety assessments and clearance from authorities.' This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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12 hours ago
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20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
Twenty people were injured by a reported lightning strike at a South Carolina lake on Tuesday, fire officials confirmed. First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water, Lexington County Fire Chief Kyle Minick of the patients were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, the County of Lexington said in a statement. All patients are expected to recover. A preliminary storm report from the National Weather Service indicates the lightning struck at around 4:43 p.m. Multiple fire, sheriff and emergency medical service agencies in Lexington County responded to the Dominion Beach Park at Dreher Dam."Strong relationships with other local agencies played a critical role in ensuring a quick, coordinated response, allowing first responders to assess patients efficiently and provide the best possible care" the county's statement said. Dominion Beach Park is expected to reopen Wednesday following safety assessments. Last week, a 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in Manhattan after a fast-moving storm rolled in. The boy is expected to recover but was hospitalized with second-degree burns covering his torso and legs. Marine veteran's wife arrested by ICE, still in custody Reporter's Notebook: Some good news about AI West Virginia's "coal country" still recovering from February floods
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13 hours ago
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20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
Twenty people were injured by a reported lightning strike at a South Carolina lake on Tuesday, fire officials confirmed. First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water, Lexington County Fire Chief Kyle Minick said. Twelve of the patients were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, the County of Lexington said in a statement. All patients are expected to recover. A preliminary storm report from the National Weather Service indicates the lightning struck at around 4:43 p.m. Multiple fire, sheriff and emergency medical service agencies in Lexington County responded to the Dominion Beach Park at Dreher Dam. "Strong relationships with other local agencies played a critical role in ensuring a quick, coordinated response, allowing first responders to assess patients efficiently and provide the best possible care" the county's statement said. Dominion Beach Park is expected to reopen Wednesday following safety assessments. Last week, a 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in Manhattan after a fast-moving storm rolled in. The boy is expected to recover but was hospitalized with second-degree burns covering his torso and legs.
