Lightning strike creates fireball near South Carolina drivers after striking electrical transformer
A dramatic dash cam video has surfaced, showing a lightning bolt hitting a utility pole in South Carolina, which caused a transformer to explode. Mount Pleasant Police were on patrol along Highway 17 during a thunderstorm that surprised many morning commuters. The incident was shared on their X account, highlighting the intensity of the event. […]
Lightning Network may capture 5% of stablecoin transactions by 2028, according to Voltage CEO.
Experts in the industry believe that the Lightning Network, a Layer-2 scaling solution for Bitcoin, is boosting both retail and institutional adoption. They predict that the usage of Stablecoins could see a substantial increase over the next few years. In a recent conversation with Cointelegraph, Graham Krizek, CEO of Voltage, a provider of Lightning Network […]
10-year-old Cub Scout struck by fatal lightning in NJ
A 10-year-old Cub Scout is said to be “still in shock” after being knocked out of his shoes during a fatal lightning strike at an archery range in New Jersey on Wednesday. The incident occurred at around 7:13 PM as 11 boys and two girls from Jackson Cub Scout Pack 204 were learning to shoot […]
Families Grieve for Georgia Teens Who Died in Lightning Strike
Tragic Loss of Two Teens in Georgia Two teenagers from Waycross, Georgia, are believed to have been struck and killed by lightning on July 10 during a fishing trip. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is looking into their deaths as family and friends mourn the loss of these young men. According to relatives, 18-year-old […]
One person killed, fourteen hurt after lightning hits New Jersey archery club
Lightning Strike Claims Life at Jackson Township Archery Club Tragedy struck on Wednesday evening when one individual lost his life, and 14 others were injured due to a lightning strike at an archery club in Jackson Township, New Jersey. The Jackson Police Department responded to an emergency call at the Black Knights Bow Benders Archery […]
Teacher dies, 13 others including children hurt in lightning strike at New Jersey archery club during scout class
A tragic event unfolded in New Jersey when lightning struck an outdoor archery range, resulting in the death of an instructor and injuries to 13 others. This incident happened Wednesday night at the Black Night Bowbender Archery Club in Jackson Township, just after 7 PM. The 61-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries, while those injured […]
28-year-old man passes away following lightning strike at golf tournament in New Jersey
Tragic Lightning Strike Claims Life of New Jersey Golfer A 28-year-old man reportedly died this week after suffering injuries from a lightning strike during a golf tournament in New Jersey. Simon John Mariani, from Franklin Lakes, was struck on July 8 while playing the 15th hole at the Ballyowen Golf Course. He passed away unexpectedly […]
Teens in Georgia struck by lightning while coming back from fishing trip
Tragic Incident Claims Lives of Two Georgia Teenagers The summer fishing trip ended in tragedy when two teenagers from Georgia were struck and killed by lightning as they returned to their car. Joey Nelson Jr., 18, and 19-year-old Randall Martin III, both from Waycross, lost their lives on July 10. The Ware County Sheriff’s Office […]
Olympic bronze medalist Audun Groenvold passes away after being struck by lightning.
The Olympic medalist tragically passed away after being struck by lightning. Norwegian alpine skier and ski-cross athlete Audun Groenvold was hit by lightning while on a “cabin trip,” as announced by the Norwegian ski federation on Wednesday. He was 49 years old. “It’s incredibly sad to hear that Audun Groenvold has left us too soon,” […]
Beachgoers Surprised as 3 People Get Struck by Lightning at Florida Pier
Lightning Strikes Beachgoers in Florida Three individuals were struck by lightning while spending time at a beach in Florida on Saturday. This incident coincided with thunderstorms passing through the area. The strike occurred at the pier in St. Augustine, and one person was reported in critical condition and transported to a local hospital. Another individual […]