US EditionPerson Struck by Lightning Near Ice Age Trail in Palmyra, Multiple Emergency Crews Responding
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN, AUG 9 – Multiple fire departments and sheriff's office responded after a person was struck by lightning near the Ice Age Trail, with aid arriving within minutes, officials said.
- A hiker was injured by a lightning strike near the Carlin Hiking Trail in Palmyra on August 9 around 4 p.m.
- The incident occurred during a Saturday afternoon storm and involved an indirect lightning strike at an unspecified exact location near the Ice Age Trail.
- Emergency crews including Palmyra Fire/Rescue, Sullivan Fire Department, and Jefferson County deputies responded, with bystanders aiding the injured person who was awake and breathing.
- Officials report that Palmyra Fire/Rescue transported the person to the hospital, but the victim's identity and condition remain unclear as of the latest updates.
- This event highlights the risk of lightning injuries on local trails and prompted a mutual aid response, underscoring the importance of coordinated emergency action.
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Person struck by lightning near Ice Age Trail in Palmyra, multiple emergency crews responding | News Channel 3-12
WDJT, BROADCASTIFY, CNN By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Emergency crews in Jefferson County are responding to an incident where a person reportedly got struck by lightning near the Ice Age Trail in Palmyra. On Sat. Aug. 9, the Sullivan Fire Department confirms they are providing mutual aid to the Palmyra Fire Department at the scene along Carlin Trail. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office 9…
Person struck by lightning near Ice Age Trail in Palmyra, multiple emergency crews responding
WDJT, BROADCASTIFY, CNN By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Emergency crews in Jefferson County are responding to an incident where a person reportedly got struck by lightning near the Ice Age Trail in Palmyra. On Sat. Aug. 9, the Sullivan Fire Department confirms they are providing mutual aid to the Palmyra Fire Department at the scene along Carlin Trail. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office 9…
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