Blitz hits: 33 horses and birds killed in Casalattico!

Blitz hits: 33 horses and birds killed in Casalattico!

Casalattico, Italien - In the Italian community of Casalattico, a devastating lightning strike on May 27, 2025 called for the life of 33 horses and several birds of prey. The incident occurred against the morning red for a violent thunderstorm when the animals were looking for protection under a beech group. The breeder, who lost almost his entire herd, was confronted with the tragic sight the next morning. There were also pregnant mares and foals among the deceased animals. It is particularly tragic that the hooves and eyes of the horses were charred through the flash, which illustrates the fatal character of the event. Investigations confirmed that high tension had flowed over the soaked soil, which led to this mass death. Mayor Francesco di Lucia described the event as a "natural event with a fatal force" and expressed his grief of the incidents that have already suffered in the past, especially in herds of sheep. The residents also had to spend a night without electricity, which illustrates the effects of the storm. According to the veterinary finding, the lightning strike was undeniably the cause of death of the animals.

weather phenomena and their dangers

flashes represent a significant danger, especially during a thunderstorm. The electrical load of a flash can compensate for voltage differences between storm clouds and the surface of the earth and reaches tensions of up to 100 million volts. The current flow can be up to 30,000 ampère and temperatures around 30,000 degrees Celsius. These extreme conditions are fatal to living things, as the tragic example in Casalattico shows.

Nevertheless, there are rules to minimize the risk of lightning. Experts recommend leaving fields or meadows during thunderstorms and not protecting themselves under a tree, since lightning is particularly common in high surveys. Single trees are particularly at risk, the same applies to metallic objects that can guide electricity well. A fixed building with lightning ladders offers security. During the outdoor stay, care should be taken to crouch and keep distance from other people, since people standing close together are at risk from the step voltage. Riding, as in the case of the horses in Casalattico, also harbors high risks, since both the horse and the rider are at risk from the increased position.

The tragedy in Casalattico reminds us of how fast and unpredictable nature events can be and how important it is to be aware of their potential dangers. You can find more details on this incident in the reports of [Krone] ( https://www.kron.at/3796943 ) and [RTL] href = "https://www.rtl.de/news/casalattico-italien-blitzschlitz-auf-der-weide-weide-tot-id4375884.html" > https://www.rtl.de/news/casalattico-italien-blitzschlitz-auf-der-weide--tot-id4375884.html ), as well as the information about lightning phenomena [Planet Knowledge] ( https://www.planet-wissen.de/natur/klima/wetterphaenomene/pwie behavior100.html ).