Environment
A Single Lightning Bolt Killed 21 Cows in South Dakota
Here’s a “very strong reminder of what lightning can do,” authorities say.
So far this year, five people in the U.S. have died from lightning—some after working outside, others while riding a horse or picnicking with family.
Cattle have fared worse. Last week alone, 21 cows in South Dakota made the grave error of gathering around a metal feeder while storms loomed. A single bolt hit the feeder, electrifying the animals and killing them all on the spot.