Shawnee man burned by lightning strike; authorities caution safety during storms
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Published: Jul. 28, 2024 at 12:47 PM CDT
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - A man was taken to the hospital on Saturday after he was struck by lightning.
According to Johnson County MED-ACT, the incident happened around 3:15 p.m. on July 27 in the 7200 block of McCormick Drive. Shawnee police and fire responded to the scene as well.
Reportedly, as thunderstorms moved through the metro on Saturday, a 42-year-old man was struck by lightning. He sustained minor burns and was taken to an area hospital in serious but stable condition.
Johnson County MED-ACT reminds anyone tempted to go outside while lightning is visible that “if you see a flash, make a dash.”
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