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"Everything Went White": Men Struck by Lightning on Futagoyama in Saitama; "All Sensation Was Taken Away and They Were Numb"; Holes in Shoes, and a Friend's Foot Had a Lightning Bolt-Like Mark
While many people are enjoying mountain climbing during this five-day holiday, the danger of lightning strikes in the mountains is being highlighted. In the mountains, where rain continues to fall, after a brief flash of lightning beyond the trees, a loud clap of thunder rang out. It is said that lightning strikes in the mountains have increased since the beginning of 2026, and accidents are also on the rise. Takayuki Inokuma, president of Yamat…
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While many people are enjoying mountain climbing during this five-day holiday, the danger of lightning strikes in the mountains is being highlighted. In the mountains, where rain continues to fall, after a brief flash of lightning beyond the trees, a loud clap of thunder rang out. It is said that lightning strikes in the mountains have increased since the beginning of 2026, and accidents are also on the rise. Takayuki Inokuma, president of Yamat…