aussieruss Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 my bil just sucum to its furry while fishing in a dam in chiaphum.have you heard of this before ps put wife on plane to day for the funeral Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry123 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 certainly over the years LAM POU dam has claimed many a victim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IsaanAussie Posted April 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2014 My BIL got zapped by lightning some years ago. Messy business. Sorry to hear about the loss Russ. Please pass on best wishes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieruss Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks tony .but hard understand .I understand electricity and water but volume of water ? Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonjake Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 hi russ, again sorry about your loss, im led to believe it strikes the fishing rod while holding it, happens all over the world not just thailand, golf clubs too, jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieruss Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks Jake no rode just net had 9 now 7 bil all good men show me Thai way think I will wait till Ido my aquponics. Then I can go fishing ! Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 My condolences Russ Lightning tends to go for the highest point (not always), large area of flat water, guy fishing = highest point At least it was likely quick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieruss Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks crossey. Just as I was told but taken to ICU. but could. not help as the damage was saver. Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyphodb Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Sad, RIP. A little information just in case anyone doesn't know, Modern fishing rods, especially the more expensive ones are often made of carbon fibre which is super conductive, which basically means you're carrying around a extra long lightening conductor, good idea to put them on the ground & walk away to a safe distance until the storm's over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpuumike Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 hi russ, again sorry about your loss, im led to believe it strikes the fishing rod while holding it, happens all over the world not just thailand, golf clubs too, jake Might depend what the rod was made of. Some golfers I know carry umbrellas with graphite/composite central poles/handles to avoid lightning strike. In my Isaan village most of the family turn their mobile phones off during thunderstorms as they claim there have been several fatalities from lightning strikes to people using their phones. Condolences on your family's loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Lightening will strike water, I think only distilled water would be exempt. As for rods, carbon fibre ones have a warning label on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I just remembered an event that took place down here. A few years ago, a friend was drinking under tree on a river bank. Chained to the tree was a boat which was on the water. The boat was struck, and the charge crossed the chain splitting the tree. His legs were singed, but one of his friends was sat with his back to the tree. He died. I did mention about trees and lightning, but just get a "How they stay dry?" I think I actually saw that lightning strike. One crossed behind the house. I actually heard it crackle as it passed by. A bit too close, but we are in a narrow valley bottom. So I'd hope the trees got it 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WormFarmer Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Sorry to hear the news of your family's loss Russ - deepest condolences to all of you. WF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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