Twenty individuals were injured by a lightning strike while swimming at Dominion Beach Park near the Lake Murray Dam in Lexington County, South Carolina. The incident occurred on Tuesday around 5 p.m., prompting a response from multiple agencies. Eight adults and 12 juveniles were affected by the strike, with 18 receiving on-site treatment and 12 transported to local hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries. Fortunately, all patients are expected to recover. The lightning strike energized a metal cable with buoys in the water, causing injuries to those holding onto it. Dominion Beach Park is set to reopen after safety assessments. Lightning Safety Awareness Week aims to highlight the dangers of lightning strikes, with four reported deaths in the U.S. this year. (Aol)
