Lightning struck St. Augustine Pier on July 12, injuring three people. One person was critically injured, another sustained minor injuries, and a third declined transport. The incident occurred ...

Fishing is the leading cause of lightning strike deaths in the U.S., with 44 fatalities since 2006. The time it takes to reach safety while fishing, especially from a boat, contributes to the risk ...

Lightning deaths rarer than they used to be, but most happen during this activity Already this spring, two people in the U.S. have been struck and killed by lightning, both while fishing from a boat.

Tim Taylor had an NHL career that lasted 12 seasons and 746 games, with 365 of those games playing for the Tampa Bay ...

Lightning fatalities occur most commonly when people are standing under a tree, in which 94 people died from 2006 to 2025. The second most common lightning fatality location happens over water, in ...

South Carolina beach lightning strike injures 20 people at Lake Murray, highlighting increasing lightning dangers during summer activities as similar incidents occur in U.S.

However, it's been over 50 years since the U.S. has seen a plane crash caused by lightning; Pan American Flight 214 was struck, which set off a reserve fuel tank in one of the wings.

After several lightning injuries within just five days, lightning safety specialist John Jensenius is pleading with people to bear one simple message in mind. Head to a safe place at the first ...