On Jly 3, lightning struck a lodgepole pine near the lodge at Island Park Scout Camp. There were scouts and leaders in camp, preparing for staff week, but all had sought appropriate shelter and nobody was hurt, though the blow from this bolt, which struck near the lodge, freaked a lot of people out. Lightning also hit the lake, adding reason to why swimming is discouraged at camp within 30 minutes of the sound of thunder.
First photo shows the "back" of the tree, where the lighting dug a trench, likely following a root, in the ground. A nearby buried water pipe has developed a leak, likely associated with the strike.
The second photo shows tree damage as the bolt searched for ground.
No comments:
Post a Comment