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Hiker Dies, Nine Injured in Utah Lightning Strike
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— Sep 18, 2026
A 19-year-old hiker died after lightning struck a small structure near the summit of Mount Timpanogos in Utah during a Friday storm, injuring several others and prompting challenging search-and-rescue operations. Rescuers urged hikers to seek substantial shelter and cautioned that exposed shelters offer inadequate protection from lightning.
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TX Wind Turbine Struck by Lighting, Turns Into Spinning Wheel of Fire as It Disintegrates
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— Jul 23, 2022
No, this isn’t a Johnny Cash song . A wind turbine burned in a ring of fiery smoke after being struck by lightning Friday in Crowell, Texas. Video of the aftermath of the lightning strike shows the turbine still…
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Twitter Baffled by Video of Former NFL Quarterback Seemingly Getting Struck by Lightning
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— Dec 2, 2022
A video showing a former NFL quarterback seemingly get struck by lightning appears to be confusing the internet. Amy Dash, legal analyst for CBS Sports Radio, shared the video on Twitter, showing what looks like former…
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Horror as Co-Workers Watch Roofer Get Killed by Lightning Strike, Sock Was Melted to Foot When Found
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— May 27, 2023
A Florida roofer is dead after a workplace tragedy in which he was struck by lightning. Edvin Cinto was fatally struck on a roofing site in the community of Deltona, northeast of Orlando, on Monday, according to WKMG-TV…
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Beardsley Zoo worker struck by lightning, hospitalized
Weather
— Jul 21, 2026
Employees at Beardsley Zoo were struck by lightning while maneuvering a chain-link fence during storms; the staffer was taken to a hospital for evaluation and is reported to be doing well with no serious injuries. The zoo says it prioritizes safety and continues to follow weather safety protocols as severe weather affected the region.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Doorbell video shows Staten Island congressional staffer struck by lightning, survives
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— Sep 1, 2026
A Staten Island man and Republican congressional staffer Thomas Fahmy was struck by lightning moments from his car while walking to a dentist appointment, with doorbell footage capturing the strike. He endured a severe burning sensation and tingling but remained conscious, was hospitalized overnight and released with no burns, and both he and his office emphasized gratitude for life afterwards.
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Derek Foss
Glad he walked away with nothing but a wild story to tell. Lightning is no joke, don't skip a dentist appointment excuse like that though.
Lightning Strikes Causes Transformer To Burst Into Flames In South Carolina
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— Aug 12, 2025
A sudden flash lit up the sky over Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, on Monday morning as a lightning bolt struck with such force it exploded an electrical transformer along Highway 17. The strike happened during a band…
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Utah Man Dies in Florida Jet-Ski Lightning Strike
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— Aug 30, 2026
A jet skier was struck by lightning near Fort De Soto in Pinellas County Saturday evening, with the victim identified as Steve Matheson and reported dead by several outlets as officials noted the strike occurred around 6:30 p.m. Ongoing storms prompted warnings about outdoor hazards as investigators gather details.
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Unheard Of: Man Wins $100,000 Lottery in 2002, Wins Even More 19 Years Later
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— Dec 22, 2021
Winning the lottery twice is a lot like getting struck by lightning twice: It’s incredibly rare, but it’s possible. Of course, being the owner of a stack of cash is usually the nicer option, when it’s handled well…
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Pro-LGBT Church Destroyed After Act of God – Not Even Fact-Checkers Can Deny This One
Opinion
— Jun 13, 2023
On June 2, lightning struck First Congregational United Church in Spencer, Massachusetts, sparking a fire that destroyed the church. Initial reports of the conflagration emphasized the hope inspired when a collapsed…
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Hunter Biden Gives Public Prayer After Special Counsel Is Appointed: ‘Help Them Understand the Rules of Justice’
Opinion
— Aug 20, 2023
After surviving crack and alcohol addiction, Hunter Biden apparently now wants to test whether he can handle being struck down by a bolt of lightning. Given that the first son’s sweetheart plea deal fell apart and a…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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