Comic Book Guy Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 By carrying his scooter, he effectively became a lightning rod. TORONTO ? A five-year-old boy who was hit by lightning on Aug. 12 in Brampton, Ont., has died at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children.Hospital spokeswoman Judy Noordermeer said she could only confirm that Kyus Caines had passed away and that it happened shortly after 8 p.m. on Friday. Kyus and his 26-year-old mother, Dulcineia Caines, and a three-year-old playmate were struck in a field while walking home. The three-year-old boy and Kyus's mother were both released from hospital within a few days. Kyus was carrying a metal scooter over his shoulder and bore the brunt of the lightning strike. http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTV...=TorontoNewHome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted August 23, 2009 Member Share Posted August 23, 2009 That's sad. It could happen to anyone, I suppose. My great-grandfather was struck by lightning once years ago while in the fields but it didn't kill him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Reid Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 That's sad. It could happen to anyone, I suppose. My great-grandfather was struck by lightning once years ago while in the fields but it didn't kill him. I saw something about a week ago that said deaths by a lightning strike is somewhat rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelic Marge Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Why are so many people being struck by lightening all of a sudden? Just a few of the stories I've read recently. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics...-lightning.html http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birming...65233-24028559/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics...-lightning.html http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6535962.ece Edited August 23, 2009 by Evil Marge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laughing Man Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Toronto' Hospital for Sick Children?, Is that like an oxymoron or is it just me, Anyways I knew a girls father who was struck by lightning years ago, but for him his sense of touch more exact hot and cold were switched for him. Basically He was comfortable in the winter time outside in a blizzard with shorts and a tee shirt. Not my ideal of living but he did survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted August 23, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 23, 2009 Toronto' Hospital for Sick Children?, Is that like an oxymoron or is it just me, Anyways I knew a girls father who was struck by lightning years ago, but for him his sense of touch more exact hot and cold were switched for him. Basically He was comfortable in the winter time outside in a blizzard with shorts and a tee shirt. Not my ideal of living but he did survive. No. That's the name of the hospital. It indicates that the hospital is for "sick children". Anyway, I heard about this from my friends. It's unfortunate that he died so young. You would think that lightning hitting you is near-impossible unless you fly a metallic kite in the sky during a lightning storm. I hope the family is alright after their unexpected loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comic Book Guy Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 You would think that lightning hitting you is near-impossible unless you fly a metallic kite in the sky during a lightning storm. From the article: Kyus was carrying a metal scooter over his shoulder and bore the brunt of the lightning strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted August 23, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 23, 2009 From the article:Kyus was carrying a metal scooter over his shoulder and bore the brunt of the lightning strike. I know, I read the article. I was implying that you'd think it would take something extreme for lightning to hit you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.bin Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I suppose this is why I no longer deal with wireless communications and FM's Technical side. Scary stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Knight Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 You would think that lightning hitting you is near-impossible unless you fly a metallic kite in the sky during a lightning storm. Not really, it just depends whether or not there are better "lightning rods" in the area otherwise humans make a pretty good lightning rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2687 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 The severe weather in this region has been getting worse and more intense in the past few years. Last week we had several confirmed F1 and F2 tornadoes all over Southern Ontario. That like never happens. Save us, Al Gore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comic Book Guy Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 The severe weather in this region has been getting worse and more intense in the past few years. Last week we had several confirmed F1 and F2 tornadoes all over Southern Ontario. That like never happens.Save us, Al Gore! There were 6 confirmed tornados here, and Al Gore can't do anything, he's to busy inventing the next Internet. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted August 24, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 24, 2009 The severe weather in this region has been getting worse and more intense in the past few years. Last week we had several confirmed F1 and F2 tornadoes all over Southern Ontario. That like never happens.Save us, Al Gore! Tell me about it. A tornado landed near a mall within 20km of my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Damn canadian hospitals..... *half laugh, half cry* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XerXis Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I know, I read the article. I was implying that you'd think it would take something extreme for lightning to hit you. it does, that's why so "little" people are hit by lightning if you look at it on a global scale :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis W. Veteran Posted August 26, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 26, 2009 Yeah, just when his condition was beginning to improve. Sad... Damn canadian hospitals..... *half laugh, half cry* What does the hospital being in Canada have to do with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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