WALPOLE ISLAND, Ontario -
Police are investigating the death of a Northeast Ohio man, who they suspect was killed by lightning.
The 41-year-old Ravenna resident was out on his boat with friends and family on the south end Bassett Channel Friday afternoon.
Walpole Island Police say when the storm moved in, people on the boat tried to seek shelter in some reeds.
According to witnesses on the boat, they heard a loud crack and saw a bright flash.
Immediately after lightning struck, they found the victim lying on the deck unresponsive.
Shortly after 2:00 p.m. Friday, a 911 call was made and the Coast Guard was able to locate the boat and get it to shore.
An autopsy is scheduled for later today. The name of the victim is not being released until family is notified.
The 41-year-old Ravenna resident was out on his boat with friends and family on the south end Bassett Channel Friday afternoon.
Walpole Island Police say when the storm moved in, people on the boat tried to seek shelter in some reeds.
According to witnesses on the boat, they heard a loud crack and saw a bright flash.
Immediately after lightning struck, they found the victim lying on the deck unresponsive.
Shortly after 2:00 p.m. Friday, a 911 call was made and the Coast Guard was able to locate the boat and get it to shore.
An autopsy is scheduled for later today. The name of the victim is not being released until family is notified.
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