Hunter Wyche was fishing when he was thrown sideways by an exploding pine tree and electricity coursed through his body. Here's how he survived, and what the experience was like for him.

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• Photos: https://www.outdoorlife.com/survival/texas-fisherman-survives-lightning-strike/
• GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hunter-wyche-teen-struck-by-lightning-medical-expenses

Hosted by news editor Dac Collins.

Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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