Santonio Catoe, a 39-year-old corrections officer in North Carolina, tragically died after being struck by lightning while fishing on April 11. He was with family and friends when the lightning struck near Jacksonville, resulting in severe injuries. Despite immediate attention, he was pronounced dead later at a hospital. Catoe was part of the Eastern Correctional Institution and previously served in the Marine Corps. His death marks the first lightning-related fatality in the U.S. this year. The article also notes the concerning trend of fishing-related lightning deaths, which have been prevalent for years.
A North Carolina corrections officer has died after being struck by lightning, marking the first known lightning fatality in the U.S. this year.
Fishing has been the leading cause of lightning deaths in the U.S. since 2006, highlighting the dangers posed by outdoor activities during storms.
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