We're at the height of monsoon season in Arizona, and that means lightning. Lots and lots of lightning. And while it's possible to survive a lightning strike — Roy Sullivan, a Shenandoah National Park ranger, survived seven of them, if you can believe it — it's far better to just avoid being struck at all. With that in mind, our friends at the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests wanted to share a few lightning-safety tips:
But what if you're caught outside with no safe shelter anywhere nearby? You can reduce your risk with these last-resort measures:
Additionally, check the latest weather forecast before you head outdoors to make sure thunderstorms aren't expected in the area. Stay safe out there, folks!
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