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Male Killed By Lightning

Published: Tue 15 Apr 2008 03:39 PM
New Zealand Police Alert 3:00pm 15 Apr 2008 Waitemata
Location of incident: MAHUTA, DARGAVILLE
Incident type: Male Killed By Lightning
At approximately 12.50pm this afternoon a 50 year old male was killed instantly when he was struck by lightning. The victim was riding his horse at the time on a farm in Mahuta. The horse was also killed instantly. There are no further details at this stage. Issued By: Inspector Gary Hill
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