Tools

Boater killed by lightning off Cape Cod

Associated Press

Story Created: Jul 2, 2009 at 9:31 AM EST

Story Updated: Jul 2, 2009 at 9:31 AM EST

ORLEANS, Mass. (AP) - Authorities on Cape Cod say a man has died
after being struck by lightning while on a boat.

Police and fire officials told The Cape Cod Times that the
victim was shellfishing in Pleasant Bay in Orleans late Wednesday
afternoon when he was killed by the lightning strike.

The man's name was not immediately released.

Fire Chief William Quinn told WHDH-TV the storm came on very
suddenly and may have caught boaters by surprise.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

Please post your full name and city on comments.

Comments are moderated and will not appear on this story until after they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting.

ABC 6 and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

More Good Stuff
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
Local Business Dir

Online Poll

Are You Confused by the Providence Recycling Policy?

On Demand

More On Demand

AP Video