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Lightning kills 77 in United States last year
Washington AP reports lightning killed 77 Americans and injured 174 in the past year, with open fields and trees common danger sites. National Weather Service data show fatalities and injuries trailing average tallies over 24 years, while scientists note lightning’s high voltage and near-instant impact.
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