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Lightning And Thunder At A Texas Rangers Baseball Game Left Players And Umpires Running For Shelter [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:40:49 +0000

At a recent Texas Rangers baseball game, lighting and thunder had players, umpires, and fans running for shelter. Watch what happens lightning strikes WAY TOO CLOSE to the stadium, and pay close attention to the first baseman.

Boeing 747 Struck By Lightning (VIDEO)

Chris Reed — Sat, 14 May 2011 22:11:00 +0000

Upon takeoff, this huge airplane, a Boeing 747, was struck by lightning. I can’t imagine how LOUD it must have been for those on the plane.While it seems like the plane wasn’t severely damaged, I’m sure the pilot made a quick turn-around, and landed the plane immediately.

Yikes! Lightning Strikes Man's Yard During Freak Storm in Scary Amateur Video

Don Deane — Sat, 04 Aug 0007 07:23:41 +0000

Mike Akers was visiting his parents in Queens, NY, when a freak storm swept through the area on Monday night, bringing thunder, lightning and baseball-sized hail.

In this amateur video, which aired on ‘Today,’ Akers filmed from the relative safety of his parents’ porch when, suddenly, lightning struck in the front yard and smashed a tree to pieces.