Lion's Head Mountain in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, had a terrifying incident during the Qingming holiday. According to a number of Xiaohongshu bloggers and netizens, at noon on April 5, a woman was unfortunately struck by lightning while climbing the mountain, causing her to fall to the ground injured and the surrounding trees were also split by lightning, and the scene was shocking.
Mr. Chen (pseudonym), an eyewitness, recalled that on the day of the incident, the weather was gloomy and there was a thin stream of rain, and he and several companions were walking on the hillside. Suddenly, a deafening loud bang came from behind them, followed by a huge shock wave that stunned everyone present. Before the crowd could come to their senses, a second loud bang followed. They instinctively ran down the hill until they saw the arrival of the rescue vehicle and realized that someone might have been struck by lightning. Sure enough, media reports confirmed their suspicions that a woman had been struck by lightning.
Photographs of the incident later showed a number of large trees near the scene of the incident split in two, and the woman lying on the ground was lying in distress, surrounded by well-wishers holding umbrellas for her to shelter from the rain. The incident not only brought deep grief to the injured woman's family and friends, but also aroused public awe of the forces of nature and concern for the safety of outdoor activities.
Mr. Zhang, a veteran of meteorological research in Chongqing, pointed out that when a cloud of thunder and lightning is formed, a large amount of electric charge will accumulate on the ground and in the clouds, and a huge amount of energy will be released when they meet. Climbers should try to avoid staying at high points, such as the top of a mountain or under large trees, which are prone to attracting lightning. He advises those who like outdoor activities to pay attention to the weather forecast before setting off and avoid outdoor activities such as mountaineering in thunderstorms.
In fact, this lightning strike was not accidental. Meteorological experts explain that high altitude areas are the most frequent areas for lightning strikes, because the high places are not cold, and the rise of hot air is easy to form thunderclouds. Therefore, mountain climbers should strengthen their learning of relevant protection knowledge, such as not walking alone, paying attention to weather changes, and avoiding sheltering in open places.
For the public at large, this incident is undoubtedly another wake-up call for safety. Outdoor sports are fun in their own right, but safety always comes first. Whether you're looking high or playing near water, you should always be alert to potential risks in the natural environment. In addition, it is also a reminder that when doing outdoor activities, it is important to be well prepared and bring the necessary disaster prevention equipment.
The forces of nature are both beautiful and dangerous, and we should respect nature and learn to live in harmony with it. I hope that the injured lady will recover soon, and that everyone can learn a lesson and strengthen their awareness of protection to ensure that every outdoor adventure is safe and enjoyable.