RedactedNarrative: On saturday, may 14, 2022, the operator of the vessel had noticed a thunderstorm building and was heading back to shore.  At approximately 2:00 pm, near the mouth of hubquarter creek on lake gaston.  The vessel was struck by lightening.  The vessel was operating at a cruising speed of approximately 10-20 mph.  The lightening bolt entered through the starboard rear power pole, traveled through the electrical system shorting out several systems including the motor, radio, and live well pump.  There were some burnt wires, melted plastic, and blown fuses throughout the vessel.  The operator was transported to vidant medical center in roanoke rapids where he was kept overnight for observation due to memory loss and high enzyme levels, and was released in stable condition the next day.
  
  
  