Deadly Lightning Strike Kills One at NJ Archery Range During Practice

Lightning Strike Incident

• ⚡ A deadly lightning strike occurred at the Black Knight Bowbenders archery range in Jackson Township, New Jersey.
• 🎯 The incident happened in the middle of an archery session where about 13 kids were practicing with their parents watching.
• 💥 An eyewitness described the event as shockingly loud, with the earth seeming to explode and dirt scattering everywhere after the lightning hit a tree.

Fatalities and Injuries

• 💔 A 61-year-old club member, who was helping teach the children, tragically died from the strike.
• 🚑 While most of the injured were able to get up, four children and three adults were transported to hospitals.
• 🏥 Those taken to the hospital were alert and conscious, with some being treated for burns; the children are as young as 11 years old.

Aftermath and Response

• 😔 The Black Knight Bowbenders club is in mourning following the death of their member.
• ⚠️ The lightning strike was particularly shocking as it was not raining at the time of the event.
• 📍 Eyewitness News reporter Sonia Rincon provided the latest details from Jackson Township, New Jersey.