Wow - Lightning struck one RV!

[bpaikman]

I grew up near here. The area is FLAT and marshy and heavily developed.

 

[lostinfla]

I hope the occupants got out ok.

 

[Boat Bum]

Dear God, if I shouldn't RV give me a sign.

 

[bpaikman]

I hope the occupants got out ok.

they weren't there when it happened

 

[Crazydog]

Just one more reason not to live in Texas.

 

[Rich W.]

Wonder if they had a flag pole or antenna?

A quick search turned up this - not much info:

2 cats, 1 bird die in Tiki Island RV struck by lightning

The department and Bayou Vista Fire Department responded to a 7 a.m. call at Tiki’s Tom’s RV Park, 4544 Jones Lake Road, and by the time first responders arrived on

www.galvnews.com

 

[redbaron]

Just one more reason not to live in Texas.

I’ve seen far worse in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado. The results of a single lighting strike has destroyed 1000s of homes, killed many, and wreaked havoc.

Nature does what nature does. You can run but you can’t hide.

 

[bpaikman]

Wonder if they had a flag pole or antenna?

A quick search turned up this - not much info:

2 cats, 1 bird die in Tiki Island RV struck by lightning

The department and Bayou Vista Fire Department responded to a 7 a.m. call at Tiki’s Tom’s RV Park, 4544 Jones Lake Road, and by the time first responders arrived on

www.galvnews.com

Yup, that's the one.. Good point about the antenne or flagpole

 

[Rich W.]

Yup, that's the one.. Good point about the antenne or flagpole

Something to think about, just like bringing in your awnings if you’ll be away. Lightning was always a concern in my sailing days with a 63’ mast. We always kept a gps and a portable marine radio in the oven during storms because it was naturally shielded. Just had to remember that before preheating….