2 Men Face Near-Death Lightning Strike While Kayaking [Watch]; How To Keep Yourself Safe When on Water

Two men were enjoying the water while fishing when lightning suddenly struck near them. Fortunately, both missed the terrifying lightning.

Fishermen's Near-Death Lightning Strike

One TikToker shared a short clip of two men fishing on a lake. The video featured the duo enjoying a relaxing afternoon, casting some rods. However, the sky grew dark, and thunder suddenly appeared before lightning struck near them.

One of the men can be seen reeling his line when the incident happened just inches away from his kayak. The pair immediately got into action to get off the lake before another lightning strike occurred.

The guy's pal grabbed his kayak and pushed him forward ahead. Meanwhile, he told his companion to put his rod down.

The video received several reactions from netizens. One said if it were not caught on camera, no one would believe them.

Another user said that was why he doesn't go fishing when there's a thunderstorm. A different user shared a similar experience when she and her husband were also boat fishing.

According to Tiff, she freaked out after a lightning strike while they were fishing, and her husband convinced her they were fine. Fifteen years later, her husband said he couldn't believe they weren't hit that day, and he was surprised that she stayed in the boat.

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How to Survive Lightning When on the Water?

When lightning strikes the water, the only place that might be dangerous is the surface, and that's the reason the majority of the fish underwater remains safe. It is safer to be immersed in the water than to protrude above the surface.

However, to avoid the risk altogether, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends checking the forecast before engaging in any water activity. If there is a thunderstorm forecast, moving the trip to another day is best.

If you miss to listen the forecast, it's best to learn how to read the weather. Watch for the emergence of huge, clearly defined rising cumulus clouds. Cumulus clouds feature dome- or cauliflower-shaped tops and flat bases. Thunderstorms can form from cumulus clouds. The thunderstorm typically develops until the clouds reach 30,000 feet, at which point it is best to move toward land. The storm has started, and the clouds are getting darker and more formed like an anvil.

Listen for distant thunder and keep an eye out for distant lightning. On a bright day, you could hear thunder before you see lightning. If you see or hear lightning, get somewhere dry and away from the water.

If a storm is approaching while you are on an open-water boat, head back to land immediately and take cover. Get at least 100 yards from the shore once you land. Boats with cabins provide some safety if you cannot get back to land. Avoid all metal and electrical objects inside the cabin during a lightning storm, including the radio. Also, drop anchor and get as low as possible if you're aboard a tiny boat without a cabin.

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