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Archive Home > 2009 > June > 05 > When lightning strikes

When lightning strikes

Teen who was hit, ‘Every prognosis gets better,’ his father says

By Patrick Cliff / The Bulletin
June 5, 2009

LA PINE " The lightning storm drew Austin Melton, 14, away from a basketball game at La Pine High School on Wednesday evening.

A friend warned him about going out in the storm, but Melton shrugged it off.

There's nothing to worry about, Melton said, according to his father, before he....

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