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Fishing is the leading cause of lightning strike deaths in the U.S., with 44 fatalities since 2006. The time it takes to reach safety while fishing, especially from a boat, contributes to the risk.

Two are now home from the hospital after a nearby lightning strike in Luzerne County. Newswatch 16's Joe Kohut takes us to their home to get the full story.

Sudden storm blew up on Marco Island near the JW Marriott Island Beach Resort then lightning struck a chickee hut with beachgoers inside ...

A lightning strike set a boat on fire Tuesday in Port Salerno, fire officials said. The 35-foot boat sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported, but the boat is likely a total loss.

An Outer Banks village with a history of lightning strikes endured its latest round this week, with at least five hits ...

PORT SALERNO — Fire rescue crews extinguish a fire on a boat that was started by a lightning strike Tuesday evening, according to Martin County Fire Rescue officials. Fire rescue crews responded ...