Discovery Channel - Raging Planet: Lightning Strikes:

A bolt of lightning unexpectedly comes out of the sky and strikes a man with a fishing pole. Watch the unbelievable aftermath and more when Raging Planet Lightning premieres Sunday, Aug. 9, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/raging-planet-lightening-stikes.html
This is just one story one of many... Here is a link to KMBC TV Kansas City with a local father and son out on a fishing boat on Lake Harrisonville fishing when they heard a loud crash of lightning and then moments later the son hit directly on the fishing rod they were rescued by a local angler who saw this happen and came to their rescue. It really makes you think when taking off that life jacket when on the boat.
 KMBC TV has a video on their website of the event http://www.kmbc.com/news/19730665/detail.html
As always we should always check the weather conditions to of the day and be aware of what is happening on the water. As we now things change very rapid on the reservoirs on Midwest Lakes and it is important you stay safe and alert. These guys lived to tell their stories but many people die from lightning than from tornados.
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