cgyguy Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Something to keep in mind when out there belly boating or pontooning down the river. By QMI Agency A 25-year-old Brantford, Ont., man is dead following a lightning strike during Saturday’s thunder storm. The name of the deceased has not been released by police. The man was one of three people who were inner tubing on the Grand River shortly before 3 p.m. All three were affected by a nearby lightning strike. Emergency crews went to the scene and the man was taken to Brantford General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police are assisting the regional coroner’s office with the investigation. The city was hit hard by a deluge of rainfall during a three hour period that began just before 3 p.m. and continued to about 6 p.m. Let's be safe out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiondeathlock Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Something to keep in mind when out there belly boating or pontooning down the river. By QMI Agency A 25-year-old Brantford, Ont., man is dead following a lightning strike during Saturday’s thunder storm. The name of the deceased has not been released by police. The man was one of three people who were inner tubing on the Grand River shortly before 3 p.m. All three were affected by a nearby lightning strike. Emergency crews went to the scene and the man was taken to Brantford General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police are assisting the regional coroner’s office with the investigation. The city was hit hard by a deluge of rainfall during a three hour period that began just before 3 p.m. and continued to about 6 p.m. Let's be safe out there! So what should one do if floating and a thunderstorm rolls over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinhogdaddy Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Get out of the water, avoid hanging out under trees, let go of your lightning rod (fly rod) and huddle under a bank overhang until the storm passes. FHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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