10th Group Soldier struck by lightning in critical condition

[Ravage]

http://news.soc.mil/releases/News Archive/2010/July/100712-06.html

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, July 12, 2010) – A Fort Carson Soldier was struck by lightning July 10 while playing paintball at the Dragon Man range in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The soldier, assigned to the Group Support Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), had moved to the top of a berm while playing a game of paintball when he was struck by lightning.

The soldier was medically evacuated by air to the University Hospital of Aurora, Colo. and was in stable condition.
For further information, media should contact the U.S. Army Special Forces Command Public Affairs Office during duty hours at (910) 432-6005 or after duty hours at (910) 689-6187.

 

[RackMaster]

Shit... I hope the damage wasn't to great and that he has a speedy recovery.

 

[Scotth]

Hoping for the solidiers speedy recovery.

 

[The91Bravo]

Speedy recovery....


BTW, someone hit Ravage up side his head... he's skipping, and playing the same line over and over

 

[car]

BTW, someone hit Ravage up side his head... he's skipping, and playing the same line over and over

Taken care of.....skip....taken care of....skip....taken care of......skip........ :

 

[dknob]

Oh man... i hope he pulls through!!

I remember when this happened to a few of 3rd Batts squad leaders years ago.

 

[LibraryLady]

Ouch. Here's hoping he lives to be an old man and tells this tale for many a free beer!

LL

 

[AWP]

While I hope the soldier recovers, it just shows you that even God doesn't like paintball.

 

[tova]

PBS!