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Photos: Lightning leaves mark around Lake Whitehall

by | Aug 29, 2020 | News, Z-Lead Image Front Page

A lightning strike earlier this week apparently made a direct hit on some trees around Lake Whitehall, based on these signs of damage.

Lake Whitehall tree damage

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Lake Whitehall tree damage

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Lake Whitehall tree damage

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Lake Whitehall tree damage

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Lake Whitehall tree damage

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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