She was carrying metal screws in her breast pocket and a cordless hand drill in her hand. In her case, lightning struck after the storm had passed through the area. Emergency crews could not save her. Lee Trevino, the exuberant golfer, was never at a loss for words. But it happened once when he was struck by lightning during a golf tournament.
Lightning occurs in all thunderstorms and when it strikes, it's deadly.
This summer more people will be killed by lightning than by tornados. The majority will be golfers, hikers, campers and sportsmen. Ninety percent of these tragedies will occur between May and September. First, beware of thunder. Lightning often precedes the rain.