Crime & Safety
DISCUSS: Have You Or Anyone You've Known Been Struck By Lightening?
East Pierce Fire and Rescue responded to an incident this morning where a man was injured by lightning; he transported to the hospital for evaluation in good condition.
Local medic aides responded to a report of a man struck by lightning this morning near the Tehaleh development on 198th & Cascadia Boulevard near Bonney Lake.
Here's what the crew posted on the East Pierce Firefighters IAFF Local 3520 Facebook page:
At 0813 Hrs East Pierce Firefighters were dispatched to a lightning injury. Units told it was a male in his 20's who was using weed-eater in a field. Dont believe he was struck, just nearby. He was evaluated and transported to Good Sam in good condition. Its a good reminder, that when you see lightning or hear thunder to move indoors. Stay safe!
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