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Lightning Strikes Near Officer, Resident During Service Call

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ROUND LAKE, Ill. — A Round Lake police officer and a resident narrowly avoided injury Tuesday when a lightning strike hit just steps away during a routine service call.

Officer Schmidt was speaking with a resident inside their garage when a bolt of lightning struck the base of a nearby tree. The powerful strike startled both individuals, but fortunately, no one was injured.

The department shared the close call on its Facebook page, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of severe weather and the importance of staying alert during storms.

Source: Round Lake Police Department

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