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Fri, 2008-07-11 23:50 — Anonymous
Neither rain, nor wind, nor thunder nor lightning could derail the first night of the 53rd annual Beaufort Water Festival. Read the story here.
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The low country was jumping this weekend. Lightning strikes were everywhere. Good thing you folks in Beaufort are pretty smart about this frequent summertime hazard.
But up in Charleston folks just aren't as bright: http://cedarposts.blogspot.com
"Lightning claims 5 young lives in a week"
Friday, July 11, 2008 4:07 PM EDT
The Associated Press
By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID AP Science Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five young lives have been ended by lightning in less than a week, a deadly reminder of one of summer's leading hazards.
Read the story here:
http://www.charter.net/news/read.php?ps=969&rip_id=%3CD91RRSQO0%40news.ap.org%3E&_LT=HOME_LARSDCCLM_UNEWS
We were one of those 'die-hard' boaters that were anchored in front of Waterfront Park to watch the fireworks Fridy evening. It appeared the storm was going to move to the east, but at the last minute, it did come straight for town. We barely made it back to the dock. The thunder and lightening came in fast and furious. It was probably as scared as I have been on the boat.