1 It’s a common belief that tyres protect vehicle occupants from lightning... Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:44 pm
Two Wheels Better
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The weather's been a little over the top in the region lately. Heavy rain has fallen causing mudslides and some sinkholes have opened up. But one lucky bastard may just have to play the lotto!
A Washington state Honda rider was recently struck by lightning whilst riding his motorbike on the highway. A witness told a local tele station that his helmet had nearly melted. It's suspected his aerial may have taken the hit. Further reports suggest he's been released from hospital and is doing alright. Here's a coupla news stories.
http://tdn.com/news/local/tenino-motorcyclist-survives-lightning-strike-on-i/article_b59db454-1671-11e3-856f-001a4bcf887a.html
With video:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/06/biker-survives-lightning-strike-washington-motorcyclsit_n_3879919.html
A Washington state Honda rider was recently struck by lightning whilst riding his motorbike on the highway. A witness told a local tele station that his helmet had nearly melted. It's suspected his aerial may have taken the hit. Further reports suggest he's been released from hospital and is doing alright. Here's a coupla news stories.
http://tdn.com/news/local/tenino-motorcyclist-survives-lightning-strike-on-i/article_b59db454-1671-11e3-856f-001a4bcf887a.html
With video:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/06/biker-survives-lightning-strike-washington-motorcyclsit_n_3879919.html
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