Boaters rescued after lightning strike
Two boaters stranded nearly 2,000 miles from Bermuda after lightning strike, rescued by U.S. Coast Guard and good Samaritan vessel.
Key Points
- Boaters stranded 1,726 miles east of Bermuda
- Boat took on water after lightning strike
- Rescue made possible by the Frio Ionian vessel
Pros
- Successful rescue of two stranded boaters
- Coast Guard and good Samaritan vessel cooperation
Cons
- Boat sustaining damage from lightning strike