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The EU Court of Justice ruled that lightning strikes can be considered extraordinary circumstances limiting airline liability, and that pets transported in aircraft hold are classified as baggage, not passengers, affecting compensation claims for lost pets.
Two elk hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, were killed instantly by a lightning strike while elk hunting in the San Juan National Forest in Colorado during a storm, after being found by a large search operation involving drones and helicopters.
Two experienced elk hunters in Colorado were killed by a lightning strike while hunting in the wilderness, with their bodies found six days after they went missing, highlighting the dangers of outdoor activities during storms.
Olympic bronze medalist Audun Groenvold died at 49 after being struck by lightning during a trip to his family's cabin, leaving a significant impact on the Norwegian skiing community where he was celebrated as an outstanding athlete and coach.
Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold died at 49 after being struck by lightning during a cabin trip in Norway. He was a bronze medalist at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and had a distinguished career in alpine skiing and ski cross, later becoming a coach and TV commentator. His death is a significant loss to the Norwegian skiing community.
Norwegian Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Grønvold, aged 49, died after being struck by lightning during a cabin trip in Norway. He was a celebrated athlete with medals from the Olympics and World Championships, and later a coach and TV commentator. His death is a significant loss to the Norwegian skiing community.
Norwegian Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold, aged 49, died after being struck by lightning during a cabin trip. He was known for winning bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and had a distinguished career in alpine skiing and ski cross, later becoming a coach and TV commentator. His death is a significant loss to the Norwegian skiing community.
Twenty people were injured by a lightning strike while swimming at Dominion Beach Park in South Carolina, with the incident occurring despite clear weather, as lightning energized a metal cable around the swimming area. All injuries are non-life-threatening, and the beach is set to reopen after safety assessments. The event highlights the dangers of lightning, especially during Lightning Safety Awareness Week.
Twenty people, including children and adults, were injured by a lightning strike at Lake Murray Public Park in South Carolina, with injuries being non-life-threatening. The incident occurred during a sudden storm cloud passing over a sunny day, prompting emergency responses and park closure.
Eighteen people, including 10 children, were hospitalized after a lightning strike at Lake Murray near Columbia, South Carolina, with responders assessing 20 patients at the scene; all are expected to be okay.
A teenager was struck by lightning in New York City as severe thunderstorms, including a large tornado warning, affected the Northeast, causing power outages and flight cancellations across the region.
A 15-year-old boy survived a lightning strike in Central Park after lightning hit a tree he was leaning against, transferring electrical current through his metal chain necklace, resulting in minor burns. He was taken to hospital in stable condition, highlighting the dangers of lightning despite high survival rates. The incident occurred during a thunderstorm, with the area temporarily cordoned off for safety.
A Southwest Airlines plane approaching Denver was struck by lightning during a stormy Memorial Day weekend, but it landed safely with no injuries; the incident contributed to widespread flight delays and cancellations across the U.S., amid severe weather and new travel ID requirements.
A lightning strike killed 14 people and injured 34 others during a prayer service at the Palabek refugee camp in Uganda's Lamwo district. The camp, which houses around 80,000 people, mostly from South Sudan, was struck by lightning during a rainstorm. Lightning strikes are common in Africa's central belt and have previously caused deadly incidents in Uganda.
A lightning strike killed Colorado cattle rancher Mike Morgan and 34 of his cattle near the town of Rand. Morgan's wife and father-in-law survived. The National Weather Service provides safety tips for those living in lightning-prone areas.