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Jul. 09, 2018 1 minute read
Cows killed by lightning strike

Cows killed by lightning strike

A single lightning strike killed 11 head of cattle on Jason Donathon’s farm near Henryetta, OK on June 24. Donathan told the WLJ the lightning killed one bull, four cows and six calves. The incident occurred during the early morning hours as the cattle stood under a tree. — WLJ

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