24-05-2025
Boater struck by lightning on Lake Guntersville: Report
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Guntersville Fire/ Rescue chief told News 19 multiple crews are on the scene of a weather-related incident at Lake Guntersville Saturday.
GFR told News 19 that crews with the department, as well as Hebron Volunteer Fire Department, North Marshall Volunteer Fire Department, Marshall Medical EMA and the Guntersville Rescue Squad are all responding to the incident.
The chief said the Marshall County dispatch said a call came in about a boater possibly being struck by lightning before noon.
The Chief said an off-duty Hebron Volunteer Fire Department firefighter helped get the boat near the Honeycomb Cemetery. The chief said the victim is believed to be a 50-60-year-old man who was struck by lightning while fishing.
GFD units removed the victim from the boat, and they are being transported to Birmingham by Marshall EMS for treatment.
The GFD Chief told News 19 the victim has 'serious injuries' and burns in several areas. There is still no word on if anyone else was in the boat with the victim at the time of the incident.
This is a developing story. Stick with News 19 as we provide updates as information becomes available.
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