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Male Killed By Lightning

New Zealand Police Alert 3:00pm 15 Apr 2008 Waitemata

Location of incident: MAHUTA, DARGAVILLE

Incident type: Male Killed By Lightning

At approximately 12.50pm this afternoon a 50 year old male was killed instantly when he was struck by lightning. The victim was riding his horse at the time on a farm in Mahuta. The horse was also killed instantly. There are no further details at this stage. Issued By: Inspector Gary Hill

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