"Crouching for Lightning Safety Misinformation"
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The National Lightning Safety Council is re-emphasizing the fact that the crouch is outdated lightning safety advice

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The National Lightning Safety Council is re-emphasizing the fact that the crouch is outdated advice.
The National Weather Service and the American Hiking Society stopped recommending it in 2008 .
In 2024 , the NLSC recorded 12 lightning fatalities.
The best plan of action is to move as fast as you can to a safe place, the National Weather Services said.
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