Photographer and Son Survive Lightning Strike, Storm Safety Emphasized | News Channel 3-12

Photographer, son survive lightning strike during photoshoot at Roan Mountain

A lightning strike injured people who were taking bridal photos in western North Carolina at Roan Mountain along Carvers Gap Trail.

Photographer and son survive lightning strike, storm safety emphasized

By Itinease McMiller & Karen Wynne Click here for updates on this story     MITCHELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Marion photographer and her 6-year-old son have quite a story to tell – after being struck by lightning yesterday on Roan Mountain. Brianna Pendley said she was there taking bridal photos when a storm quickly erupted. She, her son and the bride took shelter under a tree. That’s when Pendley said lightning struck the ground and t…

Photographer and son survive lightning strike, storm safety emphasized | News Channel 3-12

By Itinease McMiller & Karen Wynne Click here for updates on this story     MITCHELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Marion photographer and her 6-year-old son have quite a story to tell – after being struck by lightning yesterday on Roan Mountain. Brianna Pendley said she was there taking bridal photos when a storm quickly erupted. She, her son and the bride took shelter under a tree. That’s when Pendley said lightning struck the ground and t…

Lightning strike survivor highlights importance of storm safety

Lightning strike survivor is more aware of severe weather and highlights the importance of storm safety.