Forget Sharks, Lightning Poses Big Beach Threat

The beach may be the perfect place to cool off during the summer, but it's also one of the deadliest spots to be caught during a lightning storm. This past weekend, lightning struck and killed a 5-year-old boy on a North Carolina beach, according to news reports. The boy's death is part of a worrying trend, said John Jensenius, a lightning safety specialist with the National Weather Service.