Pictures of the lightning strike on a fishing boat Saturday

[FishBone]

Next time you want to ride out a lightning storm, keep this in mind.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - A lightning strike on a fishing boat killed one man
and injured another. State wildlife agents say Saturday's strike on Old
Black Bayou near Lake Charles killed 44-year-old Joe Landry. He was
pronounced dead at the scene. His fishing partner - Richard Bergeron of Lake
Charles- was treated and released later Saturday from a hospital.
Investigators say the two were attempting to pick up anchor and retreat from
a small storm when lightning hit.

[Jordan]

wow....

[Cutty713]

That's not going to buff out. If the family would allow it, that boat should be shown by LDWF at boat ramps on days when people are getting off the water during a storm. I bet most people don't realize how bad a strike can ruin your day.

[SaltyCajunGirl]

CRAZY

[Mediumheavyaction6'6]

that is down right scary.

[wtretrievers]

Had a buddy that was struck & killed by lightining about 15 years ago fishing False River. The storm was several miles away. I've had it strike so close that the few seconds before it hit the hair on my arms raised up & fishing line started humming! That's a bad feeling!

[scatv]

Man that is scary. Makes ou rethink going out with storms poping up around you.

[bay_slayer]

ouch......that other guy that survived will think twice before going out on a cloudy day.

[CatDaddy]

Ok.... Thanks. Im a, one to say "lets see if we can make it, we will try and go around it" But not no more

Thanks. You have offically changed my outlook on crossing bays during storms

[express07]

I can't believe the other guy made it!

[Marshrat]

Originally Posted by express07

I can't believe the other guy made it!

The fire is what injured them both according to the news.



Warren

[jpcajun]

1 dead and one injured in this accident.

[Marshrat]

Originally Posted by jpcajun

1 dead and one injured in this accident.

I know, just didn't feel it needed to be said again.


Warren

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by Marshrat

The fire is what injured them both according to the news.



Warren

Man, this got me thinking...i will run in next time i see a storm coming...no more fishing in rain for me!

[Dink]

My friend John has been struck twice.............anyone wanna fish w/ him??

[jpeff31787]

Originally Posted by Dink

My friend John has been struck twice.............anyone wanna fish w/ him??

damn dink.. he needs to play the lottery

[southern151]

I got hung up in a Really bad one this year, crawfishing. I won't lie, I was really scared of what was next. Hair was standing, and the light was blinding. I feel like one of the main things that saved us since we were in a heavy aluminum boat, was the trees. Sounds weird right? I have been told that you are better off in the trees than in the open water.

Whatever the case, beit trees or God not wanting me yet, I really feel fortunate seeing that. I hope the family heals from this accident and that people learn respect mother nature.

[BIRD DOG]

Originally Posted by southern151

I got hung up in a Really bad one this year, crawfishing. I won't lie, I was really scared of what was next. Hair was standing, and the light was blinding. I feel like one of the main things that saved us since we were in a heavy aluminum boat, was the trees. Sounds weird right? I have been told that you are better off in the trees than in the open water.

Whatever the case, beit trees or God not wanting me yet, I really feel fortunate seeing that. I hope the family heals from this accident and that people learn respect mother nature.

I would say it was God not the trees!We went out in a storm Saturday to go shoot some teal.Lightning was off in the distance and we didnt think anything of it but I will next time.

[southern151]

Originally Posted by BIRD DOG

I would say it was God not the trees!We went out in a storm Saturday to go shoot some teal.Lightning was off in the distance and we didnt think anything of it but I will next time.

Yeah you right...The good Lord knows I got too much going on to lay out yet. My mission is NOT complete yet. It was, hand's down, the worst time I've ever had on the water and perhaps in life in general...Rough day.