Lightning hits Edmonds ferry, putting it out of service

[TexasTowelie]

EDMONDS, Wash. — Lightning struck a ferry heading to Edmonds on Saturday night, putting the boat out of service.

According to a public information officer for Washington State Ferries, lightning not only hit the ferry, but also hit the overhead passenger loading ramp at the terminal at the same time.

The strike also blew out at least one bulb in the terminal and the light covers.

One employee was knocked off their feet from the force of the impact, according to WSF. That employee is okay.

WSF said the boat is not damaged, since it is designed to withstand lightning strikes, however, some of the navigation electronics were offline.

Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/lightning-hits-edmonds-ferry-putting-it-out-of-service/281-942d45ec-13fe-44f4-853c-d6c0d7260eaa

[Sherman A1]

1. WOW

[SheltieLover]

2. I didn't have this on my bingo card

Anyone?

[RainCaster]

3. First time for everything...

Over the years, we have seen the ferry out of service for weather (big winds), repairs due to age, and lack of crew (covid).
First time for lightning, though.

[iemitsu]

4. Usually they are out because they hit the dock.

Lightning is a surprise.

[yewberry]

5. Not really.

Usually it's a generator failure or, depending on the time of year, crab pots.