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How lightning can hurt you without striking you

Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH

Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.

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Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:27 AM · 1 min read
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How lightning can hurt you without striking you — Marietta Health news

Four adults were hospitalized Friday morning after lightning struck the ground near an Arizona elementary school during peak student drop-off, according to reporting by the Arizona Republic. The sudden electrical strike occurred around 8:39 a.m. on October 30 near El Mirage Elementary School, located northwest of Phoenix.

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