Mother Struck by Lightning at Cowpens National Battlefield
A mother in Cowpens, South Carolina, was struck by lightning while at Cowpens National Battlefield with her daughters during a sudden storm. She sought shelter with the children under a pavilion and pushed them against a brick wall when she…
Charlotte, NC, August 17, 2026 —
A woman visiting Cowpens National Battlefield in South Carolina with her daughters was struck by lightning during a sudden, unexpected storm.
The incident occurred while the mother and her children were seeking shelter under a pavilion. During the storm, she pushed the children against a brick wall for protection when lightning struck her leg.
According to reports, despite the immediate shock and a temporary loss of feeling in her legs, the woman maintained her composure. She directed her 10-year-old daughter to call for emergency services. Simultaneously, a friend present at the scene departed to get assistance.
Following the lightning strike, the woman was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. She has since been released from the hospital.
The specific date of the incident and further details regarding the severity of the lightning strike were not immediately available. Cowpens National Battlefield is a historical site managed by the National Park Service, commemorating the Battle of Cowpens during the American Revolutionary War.
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