8 Men Hurt in Lightning Strike in South Carolina Peach Orchard
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Authorities say eight men suffered minor injuries after lightning struck the ground in a peach orchard in South Carolina.
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Fire Department Assistant Chief Tony Phillips told the Herald-Journal of Spartanburg County that the men sought shelter Tuesday evening as a storm gathered.
Phillips said the bolt struck the dirt at the men's feet, knocking them to the ground.
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Most of the victims suffered minor burns, blisters on their feet or tingling, according to Phillips. He said a few struggled to stand.
Orchard owner James Cooley said the men were up and talking a few hours after they were struck by lightning, and are all expected to recover.