Lightning — New Hanover, North Carolina
2012-08-19 · near Castle Hayne, New Hanover, North Carolina
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Lightning struck and killed a man while fishing on the Northeast Cape Fear River near Castle Hayne.
Wider weather episode
Lightning struck and killed a man who was fishing on the Northeast Cape Fear River.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 410369. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.