CAPE MAY — A total of five people were reportedly struck by lightning July 27 as a fast-moving storm swept through Cape May County.
An unidentified male was believed to have been struck by lightning at 1:15 p.m. July 27 on a Cape May beach, while a Cape May lifeguard was also struck, and a female holding an umbrella near the lifeguard was also hit.
A fourth person was reported to be struck on Morey’s Pier. Another.reportedly struck at Beachcomber Campground in Erma.
A Herald reporter, on the beach at the time, said the thunderstorm came up very quickly and was very intense.
The police scanner stated that the victim was conscious and alert after the incident, although officials closed and cleared the beaches here until the storm passed.
Medic 5 and Cape May Fire Rescue transported the victims to Cape Regional Medical Center for treatment.
A severe thunderstorm alert is in effect for Cape May County and other parts of the region until 8 p.m. July 27.
None of those struck sustained life-threatening injuries, and were cared for at Cape Regional Medical Center, Court House.
No further information was available.
