Lightning in Collier County, Florida
Lightning August 17, 1996 · Collier County, Florida
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Two persons were killed and six injured by a single lightning strike while picnicing at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area. The incident occurred near the height of a thunderstorm when lightning struck a 50-feet high pine tree under which a group of 25 to 30 persons were gathered using a tarpaulin as a roof. Emergency personnel exposed themselves to numerous lightning strikes while rescuing people.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5560944. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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