In a shocking turn of events, a lightning strike in South Carolina has left 18 people hospitalized, including 12 children. The incident occurred during a family picnic at a local park, where unsuspecting picnickers were struck by a bolt of lightning out of nowhere.
One witness, who wished to remain anonymous, described the scene as “utter chaos.” “One minute we were enjoying our potato salad, and the next minute, people were flying everywhere like ragdolls,” they said.
Among those injured were the Smith family, who had just finished setting up their picnic blanket when the lightning struck. “It was like a scene out of a horror movie,” said Mrs. Smith. “I felt like I was in the middle of a real-life version of ‘The Lightning Thief’.”
The local hospital was quickly inundated with patients, with doctors scrambling to treat the injured. Dr. Johnson, who was on duty that day, described the situation as “a lightning strike of epic proportions.” “I’ve never seen so many people come in at once with singed eyebrows and frizzy hair,” he said.
As news of the incident spread, social media was flooded with messages of support for the victims. One user tweeted, “Sending thoughts and prayers to those affected by the lightning strike. May you all make a swift recovery and invest in some lightning rods for your next picnic.”
In a stroke of comedic relief, one of the children injured in the lightning strike, Timmy, was overheard telling his parents, “Well, at least now I can say I’ve been struck by lightning. That’s gotta count for something, right?”
As the investigation into the lightning strike continues, one thing is for certain – picnics in South Carolina will never be the same again. Stay safe out there, folks, and remember to always check the weather forecast before venturing out with your potato salad.
