Lightning in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Lightning June 23, 2006 · Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Death

The wider storm

A 59-year old male camper was apparently struck by lightning and died while resting in a hammock during the evening of June 23rd. The man was in a hammock, in Round Valley Reservoir, which was anchored to several trees. It is believed that the lightning bolt hit the tree, struck the ground, then traveled into the man.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5519064. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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