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Lightning Strike Kills Pregnant Woman and Child

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GARRETT, Pa. (AP) -

A lightning strike killed a 36 year old pregnant Amish woman who was taking shelter under a pine tree during a storm.

Garrett Pennsylvania resident Mary Yoder who was picking berries with her husband and two children took shelter under the pine tree while her husband and children were under a different tree.

Lightning struck shortly after they ducked under the trees and killed Yoder and her unborn baby on it's due date.

Police are investigating. Garrett is about 75 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

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