Hundreds Of Reindeer In Norway Killed By Lightning Strike
Geo Beats
2016-08-29
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Lightning can be beautiful, but it can also be deadly. Such was the case in Norway where a strike claimed the lives of 323 reindeer.
Lightning can be beautiful, but it can also be deadly.
Such was the case in Hardangervidda, Norway where a strike claimed the lives of 323 reindeer.
The exact circumstances surrounding the mass deaths are unknown, but a spokesperson for the Norwegian Nature Inspectorate said, "We’ve heard about animals being struck by lightning and killed, but I don’t remember hearing about lightning killing animals on this scale before. We don’t know if it was one or more lighting strike; that would only be speculation."
Officials also noted the animals may have huddled together out of fear when the storm came in, reports Time.
Lightning can be beautiful, but it can also be deadly.
Such was the case in Hardangervidda, Norway where a strike claimed the lives of 323 reindeer.
The exact circumstances surrounding the mass deaths are unknown, but a spokesperson for the Norwegian Nature Inspectorate said, "We’ve heard about animals being struck by lightning and killed, but I don’t remember hearing about lightning killing animals on this scale before. We don’t know if it was one or more lighting strike; that would only be speculation."
Officials also noted the animals may have huddled together out of fear when the storm came in, reports Time.
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