His third time came as we has leaving a restaurant and heading toward his truck. What are the odds of being struck three times, with two instances being on the same road? Is there a number that high? Are there any statisticians out there? Well, this is exactly what happened to North Carolina man Bob Edwards in 2012. Hopefully, he received a refund for the first treatment foul-up. Alexander was supposed to be upright while underground rather than lying down. Unfortunately, however, there was a mix-up when administering the cure for the first time. The doctor dictated that Alexander be buried with his head sticking out of the ground for two hours, so that the Earth would absorb the electricity running through his body. Possibly the only thing stranger than the fact that Alexander was struck four times in six months was the prescribed cure for the fourth lightning strike by Alexander’s town doctor. You might at first be tempted to think this was a sign from the heavens that Mandon should not be in the army, but apparently not, because after Mandon was discharged and sent home, he was struck yet again in 2013. *This number reflects lightning injuries and fatalities that have been certified through May 2020 and are reported preliminary thereafter.Alexander Mandon was serving in the Colombian army the first three times he was struck by lightning, but he was thereafter discharged. Be sure to postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are on the way.įor more, head over to our lightning safety module from NOAA’s National Weather Service. If you are planning a summertime outing, check the forecast before going out or sign up for weather alerts on-the-go.
If thunder roars, seek shelter immediately.
If you can hear thunder, lightning is close enough to pose an immediate threat, even if the sky above you is blue. Do not wait until a thunderstorm is immediately overhead and for rain to begin to act. Myth: Lightning cannot strike in an area if it is not raining and skies are clear.įact: Not true. For example, the Empire State Building is hit about 25 times per year offsite link.ĥ. Myth: Lightning never strikes in one place twice.įact: Actually, lightning can, and often does, strike the same place repeatedly - especially if it’s a tall and isolated object. This is the most chilling of lightning myths because it could be the difference between life and death.Ĥ. If you are able to, you should give a lightning victim first aid and/or immediately call 911. The human body does not store electricity. If you touch them, you can be electrocuted.įact: Not true. Myth: Lightning victims carry an electrical charge. Remember: Trees, sheds, picnic shelters, tents or covered porches will not protect you from lightning.Ģ. An enclosed building with wiring and plumbing is the safest place to be during a storm. Standing underneath or near a tree is the second most dangerous place to be during a thunderstorm the most dangerous is being outside in an open space. Myth: A tree can act as sufficient shelter during a thunderstorm.įact: No. What else should you know about this electrical wonder of nature? We debunk 5 popular myths with science-backed facts about this dangerous and often misunderstood phenomenon.ġ. This is why we always say, "When thunder roars, go indoors." One thing that is for certain: No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm. It might be cool to look at from a safe distance, but lightning kills more than 20 people each year in the United States and injures hundreds more - with some survivors suffering lifelong neurological damage.
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