One person struck by lightning near San Jacinto monument
LA PORTE, Texas – The La Porte Office of Emergency Management said one person was struck by lightning near the San Jacinto monument Sunday.
The public information office said it happened near a reflection pond around 6:38 p.m.
The person was taken to a hospital in Clear Lake and listed in critical condition.
A second person was also at the scene but it’s unclear if the person was hit by lightning.
The scene is cleared and the park is closed at this time.
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