On Tuesday evening, lightning struck a South Carolina beach, injuring twenty people, including twelve children and six adults. The incident occurred near Lake Murray, specifically at the Dreher Shoals Dam, around 5 p.m. Although the weather was primarily hot and sunny, a storm cloud had briefly passed over the area, leading to the unexpected strike. According to Lexington County spokeswoman Vanessa Diaz, the injuries sustained were non-life-threatening, but details regarding the patients’ ages and specific injuries were not immediately available. Two individuals chose to leave the scene on their own, while the remaining victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Multiple agencies, including the Lexington County Fire Service and the Sheriff’s Department, responded to the incident. Following the strike, Lake Murray Public Park was closed for the evening, with plans to reopen the following day. Dominion Energy, the park’s owner, had not provided comments by the time the report was made.
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