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June 25, 2008

Police identify man struck by lightning in Bristol

BRISTOL -- Bristol police have identified a fisherman who was apparently struck by lightning during an intense storm Tuesday afternoon.

Edgardo Torres, 42, was injured while fishing off the rocks near Roger Williams University, in Bristol..

Authorities say his friend heard thunder, turned around and saw Torres on the ground. He was unconscious and needed CPR.

Rescue crews brought Torres to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.

A hospital spokeswoman did not know his condition this afternoon.

-- The Associated Press

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