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Warpy

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2. Florida leads the country in overall lightning strikes on people per year

Reply to giftedgirl77 (Reply #1)

Sun Dec 21, 2014, 06:55 PM

Dec 2014

but NM has the highest per capita strikes.

Just thought I'd throw that in.

Many people survive them if they get really prompt treatment. It all depends on how big a hit the heart took and where the internal burns are.

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Five to seven people struck by lightning outside Raymond James Stadium [View all] Purrfessor Dec 2014 OP

Damn giftedgirl77 Dec 2014 #1

Florida leads the country in overall lightning strikes on people per year Warpy Dec 2014 #2

I love thunderstorms.... giftedgirl77 Dec 2014 #4

You're much more likely to be hit by lightning than win the lottery. lpbk2713 Dec 2014 #7

Thanks Obama! True Blue Door Dec 2014 #3

yeah thanks Obama once again olddots Dec 2014 #5

Once my brother and I were close to a lightening strike he was closer Kalidurga Dec 2014 #6

My grandmother was struck three times by lightning. Purrfessor Dec 2014 #8