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Central coast man in critical condition after 'blue sky' lightning strike

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Summary

A Central Coast man in his 20s is in Royal North Shore Hospital after he was struck by lightning while swimming during sunny weather yesterday. The man was swimming at Umina Beach when he was struck by lightning on Saturday afternoon. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.

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  1. ABC News (Australia) Center Factuality: Very high AU
    Central coast man in critical condition after 'blue sky' lightning strike

    A Central Coast man in his 20s is in Royal North Shore Hospital after he was struck by lightning while swimming during sunny weather yesterday.

  2. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    Thunderstorms, giant hail and powerful winds forecast for NSW as wild weather hits east coast

    Volatile weather predicted after storms on Saturday, with a man in his 20s struck by lightning while swimming on NSW Central Coast Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dangerous and severe “supercell” thunderstorms with the potential for giant hail and...

  3. The Sydney Morning Herald Leans left Factuality: High AU
    Man struck by lightning while swimming at Central Coast beach

    The man was swimming at Umina Beach when he was struck by lightning on Saturday afternoon.

  4. The Sydney Morning Herald Leans left Factuality: High AU
    Person rushed to hospital after being hit by lightning on NSW Central Coast

    Person struck by lightning at Umina Beach in NSW has been rushed to Gosford Hospital.

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