UPDATE: Woman hit by lightning in Bradford Township
BRADFORD TOWNSHIP--A 44-year-old woman hit by lightning Thursday afternoon was being treated in the Emergency Department of Beloit Memorial Hospital, said a hospital spokesperson.
A report of a person struck by lightning was reported to the Rock County Communications Center at 12:47 p.m. Thursday, a dispatcher said.
A spokeswoman for Beloit Memorial Hospital said Thursday afternoon the condition of Jackie Jackson was not available because she still was being treated in the emergency room.
The Clinton Fire Department responded to the scene at 9407 E. Waite Road, Clinton.
The person struck by lightning was standing in the doorway of a barn hanging on to the reins of a horse when she was struck by lightning, a spokesman from the fire department said.
Mar 6, 2010 at 6:32 p.m.
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amazing stuff gjac. couple questions spring to mind.
first. lightning repeats itself. any plans for that barn? the guy who did our solar panels has some lightning rod knowledge.
second. read of folk once struck gettin more than twice shy. how's the attitude regarding storms? any different than before? how about the horse's perspective?
keep at it. sounds like yall are doin somethin right. b&jn
Jul 23, 2009 at 9:29 p.m.
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gjac- so happy to hear they will be ok!
Jul 23, 2009 at 9:27 p.m.
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Thank you for the update! Best wishes and a speedy recovery to her!
Jul 23, 2009 at 9:15 p.m.
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I would like to clear the record that she was not riding a horse and there were no reins involved. My wife was bringing up livestock from the field when the storm struck. She ducked inside the barn, followed by the horses and sheep. Next thing you know she and the horse were knocked down by a lightning bolt. She has 2nd degree burns where her underwire bra was and minor burns on her thighs and ankles, the horse is A OK. The doctors say she is lucky to be alive. In the heat of stabalizing a patient things can often be mis communicated
Jul 23, 2009 at 9:01 p.m.
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That is good to hear!
Jul 23, 2009 at 7:25 p.m.
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Neighbors report: She is home and going to be OK. The horse is also doing well.
Jul 23, 2009 at 7:02 p.m.
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Jez a little dark humor and its a lynch mob, its a fickle crowd in these forums.
Jul 23, 2009 at 3:36 p.m.
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Good the first comment is gone! Hope she is ok!!
Jul 23, 2009 at 2:51 p.m.
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Thank you very much Gazette staff! I certainly hope Ms. Jackson will be OK. Where are you minds at these days people?
Jul 23, 2009 at 2:40 p.m.
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Thanks Gazette... that comment was uncalled for. Hope she wasn't hurt too bad, waiting for an update on this story.
Jul 23, 2009 at 2:02 p.m.
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