A tree struck by lightning at Savin Hill Beach in Dorchester where a 31-year-old woman was struck on Sept. 9, 2023. (Courtesy Photo: Craig Walker/The Boston Globe)
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DORCHESTER – A 31-year-old Dorchester woman is in critical condition after she was struck by lighting while walking her dog on the Savin Hill Beach boardwalk at 3:35 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
According to Massachusetts State Police, the woman, who had been walking her dog along the boardwalk, stopped to speak to a 49-year-old woman when she was struck by lightning.
“While they were speaking, a lightning bolt struck the area where they were standing, throwing both women into the air,” Massachusetts State Police said in a statement. “The 31-year-old woman was thrown onto the beach and was unresponsive. Witnesses called 911 and began performing CPR. Boston EMS and Troopers responded to the scene and the woman was transported to Boston Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition.”
The 49-year-old woman, who was thrown in a different direction by the force of the blast, is not believed to have been struck by lightning, police say.
The 49-year-old woman did not get medically treated at the scene, telling police she would make her own arrangements for a medical evaluation.
Bruce, the 31-year-old woman’s dog, went missing after fleeing the scene in fear, according to police. Below please find a photo of Bruce:
Anyone who sees Bruce is asked to contact the State Police-South Boston Barracks at 617-740-7710, or to simply call 911.
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