Mother Struck by Lightning at Cowpens National Battlefield
A South Carolina mother was struck by lightning at Cowpens National Battlefield while on a day trip with her young daughters. The storms rolled in unexpectedly, and she shielded her children before being hit in the leg. She was taken…
St. Louis, MO, August 17, 2026 —
A mother visiting Cowpens National Battlefield in South Carolina was struck by lightning during an unexpected storm. The incident occurred while she was on a day trip with her young daughters.
According to the summary, the storms moved in suddenly. In an act of protection, the mother shielded her children just before she was struck in the leg by the lightning.
Following the incident, she was transported to a local hospital for treatment. She has since been released from the hospital.
The summary did not provide further details regarding the contractor’s name, the specific timeline of events beyond the storm rolling in, or the exact location within the battlefield where the lightning strike occurred.
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