Mother Struck by Lightning at Cowpens National Battlefield
In Cowpens, South Carolina, a mother named Shyane Gosnell was struck by lightning while taking her daughters and a friend's daughters to Cowpens National Battlefield. The lightning strike occurred unexpectedly during a sudden storm, leaving Gosnell unable to feel her…
Portland, OR, August 17, 2026 —
A mother in Cowpens, South Carolina, identified as Shyane Gosnell, was struck by lightning while visiting Cowpens National Battlefield with her daughters and their friends. The incident occurred during an unexpected and sudden storm.
According to reports, Gosnell was attending to the children when the lightning strike happened. Following the event, she experienced a loss of sensation in her legs. The exact time and date of the incident were not provided.
Emergency responders were called to the scene. Gosnell’s 10-year-old daughter is credited with playing a significant role in assisting emergency personnel during the critical moments after the lightning strike.
Shyane Gosnell was transported to a local hospital for treatment. She has since been released from medical care. Further details regarding the severity of her injuries or the specific medical treatment received were not immediately available.
Cowpens National Battlefield is a unit of the National Park Service commemorating the Battle of Cowpens, a pivotal moment in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War.
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