As a teenager, I was a lifeguard at Duke Power State Park, now Lake Norman State Park. The swimming area had a pier in deep water with a steel lifeguard chair. In big thunderstorms, lightning would strike the chair often. Fish would float to the surface after a strike, but some were just stunned. Many were well past stunned. But none cooked, as far as I could tell.
Ida No over 5 years ago
Fish need their own Ben Franklin to run tests. Preferably in someone else’s lake.
John Wiley Premium Member over 5 years ago
As a teenager, I was a lifeguard at Duke Power State Park, now Lake Norman State Park. The swimming area had a pier in deep water with a steel lifeguard chair. In big thunderstorms, lightning would strike the chair often. Fish would float to the surface after a strike, but some were just stunned. Many were well past stunned. But none cooked, as far as I could tell.
If you hear thunder, get out of the water.
celeconecca over 5 years ago
I’ve been around your lake when the storms blow in! Scary!
Stephen Gilberg over 5 years ago
AIUI, most of the voltage stays at the surface. All fish have to do is swim deep.
pschearer Premium Member over 5 years ago
Better safe than sautéed.