Lightning — Lumpkin, Georgia

2000-02-13 · near Chestatee, Lumpkin, Georgia

Event narrative

Lightning struck 48 students and three Ranger instructors on a field training exercise at Camp Frank D. Merrill. As the soldiers were moving to low ground because of the weather, a lightning bolt saturated the area. Some were knocked unconscious, others were semi-concscious, while others weren't visibly affected. All were monitored for adverse affects and two soldiers remained hospitalized the next day, one in intensive care.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5126802. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.