In fact, caves are NOT a recommended refuge for lightning strikes. Turns out the lightning likes to follow the ground through the caves. You are better off croching in a low area, keeping your feet underneath you, and separating from your companio
That’s some crazy stuff. It is impossible not to be filled with angst when bolts are striking all around you. You start thinking this is it. I figured one might be fairly safe in a rock cave but now it seems there is no such place for safety.
Yeah, well, this is amazing: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/half-dome-storm-lightning-strikes/3327580/ And yes, there is a jumble of rocks on the east summit of Half Dome known as the Cave.
Following up on Dixie's helicopter evacuation, she was billed over $59,000, not including the medical expenses at the hospital. Fortunately, she had insurance through Garmin that may cover up to $50k. Seems like way too much, to me.
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