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September 8, 1912
Tombstone Epitaph
Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Trooper Saddler of the Fourth Cavalry was struck and killed by lightning near Fort Huachuca during a severe storm while riding back to the fort. Eight cartridges in his belt exploded like gunfire but caused no further damage. His horse was also killed.
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Huachuca Trooper Killed by Lightning
Trooper Saddler, Fourth cavalry, was struck by lightning and instantly killed while riding near Fort Huachuca Monday. The lightning accompanied a severe storm which had arisen and the trooper was making his way back to the fort. When the bolt struck him eight cartridges in his belt exploded with a report like small arms practice and scattered a miniature hail of bullets, which fortunately did no damage. The horse which the soldier was riding was also killed by the lightning.
Trooper Saddler, Fourth cavalry, was struck by lightning and instantly killed while riding near Fort Huachuca Monday. The lightning accompanied a severe storm which had arisen and the trooper was making his way back to the fort. When the bolt struck him eight cartridges in his belt exploded with a report like small arms practice and scattered a miniature hail of bullets, which fortunately did no damage. The horse which the soldier was riding was also killed by the lightning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Extraordinary Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Lightning Strike
Trooper Killed
Fort Huachuca
Exploding Cartridges
Horse Killed
What entities or persons were involved?
Trooper Saddler
Where did it happen?
Near Fort Huachuca
Story Details
Key Persons
Trooper Saddler
Location
Near Fort Huachuca
Event Date
Monday
Story Details
Trooper Saddler was struck by lightning and killed while riding back to Fort Huachuca during a severe storm; eight cartridges exploded harmlessly; his horse was also killed.