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Lightning Strike Sets Yacht Ablaze in Thailand; Nine British Tourists Rescued | The Weather Channel – Articles from The Weather Channel


Nine British tourists were rescued from a burning yacht after lightning struck the ship during a storm off Phuket, Thailand.


The 50-foot yacht named Emmjay burst into flame Saturday afternoon after being hit by the lightning bolt, the Mirror reported.


Phuket Marine Chief Wiwat Chitchertwong confirmed to the Phuket News that all nine tourists were safely recovered by a passing fishing boat. There were no injuries.


The Daily Mail identified the tourists as Kelvin Atkinson, 65, and Susan Atkinson, 64; Catherine Toy, 64, and Stewart Toy, 66; William Tennant, 65, and Lilias Tennant, 68; Anne Anderson, 63, and Martin Anderson, 59; and Magret Hamilton, 64

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