Westport dairy farmer survives lightning strike

Wednesday 3 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 3 Sep 2025, 4:51pm

In this story NZME, MetService, RNZ

A dairy farm manager in Westport was struck by lightning on Monday. The man experienced a loss of vision for five to 10 minutes after the incident and has attributed his survival to his gumboots.

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1. RNZWed 3 Sep 2025, 11:58am

   Who is most likely to be struck by lightning? (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 3 Sep 2025, 4:51pm

   Dairy farmer’s lightning ordeal: Who is most likely to be struck? (opens in new tab)