Lightning in Liberty County, Georgia
Lightning July 25, 2000 · Liberty County, Georgia
1
Death
5
Injuries
The wider storm
Two families from Richmond Hill in Bryan county were out boating when a strong thunderstorm developed suddenly. They took shelter under an eroded embankment, which was pierced by the roots of a large, isolated pine tree. The lightning struck the tree and traveled through the tree, down its roots and into the members of the two families. Everyone was knocked unconscious.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5163754. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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