Lightning — Iberia, Louisiana

2001-05-12 · near Delcambre, Iberia, Louisiana

Wider weather episode

A 28 year old man died when he was struck by lightning while he was fishing along the Delcambre canal. Another fisherman 25 yards away was not injured.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5259623. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.