Another 17yr. Old Struck by Lightning using Ipod

**samsungster** · 07-24-2006, 01:14 PM

Recently, iPod was blamed for almost killing a 17 year old by lightning while he was lawn mowing. But in this case, Eddie Wilkerson, another 17 year old guy was struck by lightning while he was registering for an online Poker tournament which traveled through his computer via mouse. He has only injured his right arm but will fully recover after a physical therapy.

"I heard the lightning and I saw a flash. I felt a jolt go up my right arm and through my whole body. I couldn’t move. My whole body was weak."

**obemon** · 07-24-2006, 01:40 PM

Blame it all you want but I reckon it's just God reminding him he's to young to be gambling.

**tolstoi** · 07-24-2006, 01:54 PM

juvenile KSP =)

**irangejuice** · 07-24-2006, 02:09 PM

So when did the iPod come into play? I only read the computer and mouse and an internet connection..where does the iPod come in?

**larvs** · 07-25-2006, 02:45 PM

does iPod even transmit something that could attract lightning? oh well, might as well google the whole story..

**ares623** · 07-25-2006, 06:28 PM

haha the iPod wasn't even mentioned.... maybe he was watching pr0n and God got angry...

**dodie** · 07-25-2006, 07:15 PM

Bunch and his mother believe the iPod acted as an antenna, drawing the lightning to him. There were tall pine trees nearby that didn't get hit.

But lightning and weather experts say that's probably not the case.

"There is no scientific evidence to show that lightning is 'attracted' to items like an iPod. However, if someone wearing earbuds is struck, current may travel along the wires into the ears," said Gregory Stewart of the Denver-based Lightning Reference Center. "There are documented cases of lightning traveling through wired telephones and killing the users. "

Objects such as loose change in victims' pockets have left first- and second-degree burns after a lightning strike, Stewart said.

luoy.. cguro sa weather, or a coincidence
Of course mo katay jud ang lightning sa wires.

**muzikfreakah** · 07-25-2006, 11:51 PM

No ipod is mentioned in that article, lightning travelling via telephone lines to your PC via modem or outdoor network cables etc.. are not that unusual and are very possible.

**irangejuice** · 07-26-2006, 12:34 AM

yeah. locked.

[ this topic is an OT thread waiting to happen..event the first is not on topic. ]

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