Lightning in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota

Lightning June 9, 2001 · Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota

Death

Injury

$1K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

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 5253936. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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