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After surviving deadly lightning strike, woman turns to writing to cope with loss of friend
“Maharaj began writing her first book in 2017. Little did she know, she would become a main character. She turned to writing, not only as a way to cope, but to honor James’ life.”
-Haley Hinds FOX13 Tampa Bay
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-Kelly Ring FOX13 Tampa Bay
Tampa Woman's friend killed by lightning strike, right in front of her.
A lightning bolt can deliver 300 kilovolts of energy, or five to 10 times more than the average industrial electric shock. Fatal strikes often cause the heart to stop instantly. An average of 10 people are killed annually in Florida, the state that receives more lightning strikes per square mile than any other. The chances of getting struck over a lifetime here are just 1 in 3,000, the National Weather Service says.
-Tony Marrero Tampa Bay Times
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