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David Robinson
David Robinson
David Robinson
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David graduated from Franklin & Marshall College and has been a community journalist for over 8 years, previously working at the Lancaster Examiner. He focuses on the heart of Lancaster, covering local events, festivals, and community initiatives.

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How lightning can hurt you without striking you — Gettysburg Health news

Four adults were hospitalized Friday morning after lightning struck the ground near an Arizona elementary school during peak student drop-off, according to reporting by the Arizona Republic. The sudden electrical strike occurred around 8:39 a.m. on October 30 near El Mirage Elementary School, located northwest of Phoenix.

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