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Sole survivor: farmer thanks boots after lightning strike

Reading Time: 2 minutes Gumboots can be a bit of a lifesaver on any given day on farm, but for one West Coast dairy manager, his gummies were an actual life saver when he was struck by lightning.  Chris Wilson, from Westport, was out on his quad bike on Monday morning when there was a flash of white light that hit him, leaving him with a headache and achy body in the aftermath. Speaking to RNZ Checkpoint, Wilson shared his incredible experience …
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farmersweekly.co.nz broke the news in on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
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