POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY—A Kansas man is hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by lightning last weekend.
Just after 7pm. June 30, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call for a man struck by lightning in the 5600 block of Lewis Wilson Road, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, according to a media release.
Pottawatomie County Deputies and a Louisville Fire fighter arrived at the scene and found Jennifer Campbell administering CPR to a man later identified as 37-year-old Matthew Campbell of rural Wamego.
It was reported that Matthew had been struck by lightning while walking back from the pasture. Matthew's wife, Jennifer Campbell was along with him when he was struck. She reported being knocked to the ground by the lightning strike as well. Jennifer did not report any injuries.
Friends and Matthew's sister have established an online fundraiser to help the family.