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Clay, MO Lightning Strike, Sept 1875

Posted January 20th, 2009 by Linda Horton

On the body of Stanislau Morrel, who was struck by lightning at Clay, Mo., the other day, was found the delicately traced outlines of a tree near which he was struck, every limb and leaf being imaged in fine red lines on the skin.

Instances of this sort have been frequently reported; but with what accuracy is hard to say.

Galveston Daily News, Galveston, TX 19 Sept 1875

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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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