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Nearly 20 people have been transported to local hospitals after a reported lightning strike on the water at Lake Murray.

First responders assessed a total of 20 patients—8 adults and 12 children. Twelve individuals were transported to three local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. All patients are expected to recover. after lightning struck the water near the beachside of the Lake Murray dam around 5 pm, according to officials with Lexington County.

Prisma Health says that five patients were taken to Prisma Health Parkridge, three adults and two children, one patient has been discharged, the others are still being evaluated.

A total of ten patients were sent to Prisma Health and Prisma Health Children's Hospital. Two adults and eight children. Three children admitted, the remaining are being evaluated.

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