Lightning — Oglala Lakota, South Dakota
2001-06-09 · near Pine Ridge, Oglala Lakota, South Dakota
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
$1K
Property damage
Wider weather episode
Two teenagers on horseback encountered a thunderstorm as they were traveling from Pine Ridge to Manderson. One rider told authorities he was knocked unconscious after seeing a bright flash of light. When he awoke, he found his riding partner on the ground, not breathing or moving. One fatality (direct) and one injury occurred from lightning. The horse was also killed.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5253936. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.