Why you should never take cover under a tree during a thunderstorm

Fishermen Are More Likely to Get Struck By Lightning Than Anyone Else

This video uploaded by 16-year-old pro bass angler Tucker Owings shows just how close he and an unnamed companion came to being fried to a crisp. 

“I am one of the youngest professionals in the fishing industry and just learned a very important lesson,” he told the news station. “I am thankful God protected us.”

(via: The Blaze)

Lightning deaths: Fishing tops the list

This is what a fishing rod looks like after it has been struck by lightning.

Most lightning deaths in the United States occur while people are enjoying outdoor activities, with fishing the most deadly, government weather officials say.

LINK (via: NBC News)

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In general, a significant lightning threat extends outward from the base of a thunderstorm cloud about 6 to 10 miles. Therefore, people should be in a safe place when a thunderstorm is 6 to 10 miles away.