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Lightning Blamed For Death Of Man Near Molino
December 14, 2016
Lightning is believed to be to blame for the death of a man found outside a home near Molino Tuesday night.
About 9:15 p.m., Escambia County Fire Rescue and EMS were dispatched to a medical call at a home in the 3000 block of Wilder Road. When they arrived, they found a white male believed to be in his 40’s deceased in his yard. He had apparently been struck by lightning, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The man’s name has not been released.
It was not known what time the man was struck by lighting. According to the National Weather Service Office in Mobile, lightning strikes were reported in the Wilder Road area about 5:45 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
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9 Responses to “Lightning Blamed For Death Of Man Near Molino”
How awful. Prayers for his family.
I’m so very sorry for all who is affected by his death, this is very sad to me. You have my prayers.
Please keep this family in prayer. The storm seemed to had virtually passed on when the devastating & fatal Lightning Bolt 200 ft away from my residence popped out of nowhere. It appeared to be safe to go outside right after dark. Please call on us for anything. God Bless you guys next door…
So sorry to hear about this. I grew up qith him he was a great guy, really talented, my prayers are with his family
I know this man. Praying for his family and friends. Thank God he was saved.
Our neighbor for years..Prayers for his daughter and new wife
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family!! Please let us know if we can do anything.
Condolences to friends and family. :’(
This is awful! Praying for him and his family.