Wed, 07/30/2008 - 8:02am

Anyone who knows anything about weather knows if you can hear thunder you are at risk of being struck by lightning. Thunder is Mother Natures way of providing man who is supposed to be intelligent with her own PA system. If people are too ignorant or lazy to seek shelter then shame on them. There is one exception. If an emergency person is struck who is out doing his or her job then they are to be commended. Like a life guard trying to get the morons off the beach and out of the water...

Tue, 07/29/2008 - 6:03am

6:48pm...Thank you very much! I'm here all week...I forgot, I live here all year round!

Mon, 07/28/2008 - 7:01pm

Its pretty bad when a thunderstorm rolls through, remember it is summertime, and because someone got injured by lightning it was someone's fault. I have heard some dumb comments but that is good. I guess the announcements that everyone on the beachfront hears everyday aren't enough, we should have an air raid siren on tap for the few idiots who need their hands held when a storm blows in. It was an unfortunate accident and thankfully nobody was killed. As for Lou Corea being to blame, get a grip people, blame God if need to point the finger at someone.

Mon, 07/28/2008 - 6:48pm

5:55 spouter, that was the funniest thing I have read on hear ever.

As for a lack of PA system, that is false there has been one for years and there still is. It works there just was not an update to the system.

Mon, 07/28/2008 - 4:41pm

I HOPE THE PEOPLE THAT GOT STRUCK DRIVE AROUND IN CARS WITH "QUEBEC" ON THE LICENSE PLATE. MAYBE IF THEY GO HOME AND TELL ALL OF THIER FRIENDS, THEY WILL STOP COMING HERE AND DRIVING SLOW EVERYWHERE. I WISH I WOULD HAVE PAID MORE ATTENTION IN FRENCH CLASS SO I COULD SCREAM AT EVERY ONE OF THEM!

Mon, 07/28/2008 - 1:32pm

To the 6:51 am comment. When was the last time you were in Cape May? They do have a PA system that runs the length of the promenade. It had nothing at all to do with Corea. The storm rolled in so fast that it took all by surprise. The bolts of lightning started flashing all over the beach front ,he was struck even before the announcments could be made . Give the Lifeguard that got struck some credit for manning his post and putting his life in danger to assist beach goers in getting to safety. Kudos to the lifeguards, police and fire departments of Cape May for their fine job in such a turbulant situation.

Mon, 07/28/2008 - 9:39am

Actually, 6:51. although there are many things I personally would like to blame on Lou Corea, there WAS in fact a p.a. system in use after the incident. We were at Zoe's across the street, watching the kids scatter during the treasure hunt. Now, the sky looked ominous to us - but in no way were we expecting the ferocity of the lightning that came. I don't think any one of the parents of the dozens of kids on the beach, or the officials and guards were expecting it either. Instantly after the strike, we heard a lifeguard whistle blowing frantically, a child screaming... and a man on the p.a. system telling everyone to clear the beach. The ambulance arrived within 5 minutes, tops. All in all, I was comforted to see how well everyone handled it. I hope everyone recovers fully.

In addition, although I think it would have been great if the kids learned this lesson in a slightly less terrifying manner... boy, did they learn something! We did, too - I am embarrassed to say it scared the bejesus outta me when that crash hit! There is really no estimating the power of nature - you just have to be careful. Can't say enough about the emergency response, though. They were fast!
-Vicky Samselski

Mon, 07/28/2008 - 6:51am

The lightning strikes on the Cape May beaches could have been prevented if it wasn't for former CMC Manager Lou Corea. There was a request for a beach front PA system in the new CMBP headquarters but that was shut down. This system could have warned beach goers against dangerous conditions like the thunderstorms on Sunday or for missing children that is a common event on the beaches. Shame on Mr Corea for another decision that has potentially changed some one else's life forever.

Sun, 07/27/2008 - 5:55pm

Unfortunately, that seems to be a high number of strikes. It probably is not a coincidence that it happened in a tourist destination. Why? These people come on vacation and wear their retard goggles. They park where they want, do what they want, make noise all night long, rarely use manners, and walk around like they own the world. Maybe it is the sun or they just leave the brains at home. It is just unfortunate that a lifeguard got stuck probably telling all the *** to get off of the beach!!!

Sun, 07/27/2008 - 1:02pm

we were there and could smell it
it struck the man only about 100 feet away from us

Sun, 07/27/2008 - 1:00pm

Someone else was just struck by lightning at Beachcomber campground. An exit wound in the leg was observed and rescue was summoned to the scene. Person was also connscious and alert when LTPD arrived.

Fri, 06/27/2008 - 9:22am

This is a great idea! I hope it catches on and local merchants are willing to participate and make it work.

Thu, 06/26/2008 - 10:49pm

if the state helmet law requires all children under the age of 17 to wear a helmet, than why not give real tickets to the kids caught not wearing helmets?