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Lightning Strike at NJ Archery Range Kills One, Injures 14

7/17/2025

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A tragic lightning strike at the Black Knight Bowbenders archery range in Jackson Township, New Jersey, claimed the life of 61-year-old Robert Montgomery and left 14 others injured, including eight children, during a Cub Scout event. The storm unleashed chaos, with injuries varying from burns to shocking sensations, prompting swift action from emergency services.

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Story summary

A tragic lightning strike at the Black Knight Bowbenders archery range in Jackson Township, New Jersey, claimed the life of 61-year-old Robert Montgomery and left 14 others injured, including eight children, during a Cub Scout event. The storm unleashed chaos, with injuries varying from burns to shocking sensations, prompting swift action from emergency services.