1 person injured by lightning strike while walking dog, pushing baby in stroller, police say

This comes after a 52-year-old woman and her two dogs were killed by a lightning strike in Pico Rivera
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
RIDGECREST, Calif. (KABC) -- After a 52-year-old woman and her two dogs were killed by a lightning strike in Pico Rivera, authorities announced another person was injured by a lightning strike in Ridgecrest.

According to police, officers received an emergency medical call Wednesday morning and were sent to West Bowman Road and Norma Street.
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Police said the victim was pushing a baby in a stroller with a dog when he or she was struck.

When first responders made it to the scene, they found a citizen performing CPR on the victim.

Kern County fire officials said the victim ultimately regained consciousness and was rushed to the hospital for further treatment.
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They said the child in the stroller and the dog were not injured.

The condition of the victim is unknown.

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