Lightning — Suffolk, Massachusetts
2010-08-05 · near South Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 50 year old man was struck by lightning while walking in an area known as the Sugar Bowl in South Boston. Lightning struck him in the head, passing through his back and exiting his feet. He collapsed in cardiac arrest and was revived and hospitalized for several days before dying from his injuries.
Wider weather episode
A cold front moved through the area producing thunderstorms and heavy rain across Southern New England.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 255786. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.