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‘Not on my Bingo card’: Mom struck by lightning on a day out with her daughters
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred at a national battlefield in South Carolina.
A mother's outing with her daughters took a shocking turn when she was injured by a lightning strike. The incident occurred at a national battlefield in South Carolina. Details about the event are available from local news sources.
The mother had been visiting the site with her friend and their children when a sudden storm developed. In an attempt to protect the kids, the mother positioned them near a sturdy structure. Further information about the mother's condition and the circumstances surrounding the incident can be found through news outlets covering the region.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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