Mrs. George S. Hayball's survival of a lightning strike

“It seems that for some days previous to Sunday, the wife of the gentleman named had had a sentiment of evil, and moreover had felt some uneasiness through her son, Hyrum, being in the canyon on a pleasure trip. When the artillery of the clouds began its deafening work on that, to her, eventful morning, she was awakened, and her mind turned at once to those in the canyon. She arose, went to the east window of her room, and began peering through towards the mountains. At that instant a streak of lightning came in the window and struck the lady in the eyes, and ranged through the entire body, rendering her almost insensible. She gasped and fell backwards fainting into the arms of her husband, who had followed her. The electricity affected her eyes so much that she was rendered blind. She was laid on her bed, and cold cloths were applied to her face, which was very hot. She regained consciousness soon after, and stated that a ball of fire seemed to strike her, and she doubtless inhaled some of the electricity, as her lungs seemed to be burning. The air she exhaled all day seemed also to be charged with electricity and sulphur. She suffered much during the day, and was very weak all day Monday, during which day the sight came into one of her eyes. She was so faint and weak she could hardly turn over. Yesterday the lady was considered better, and free from agony. Hopes are entertained for her speedy recovery. — Millennial Star 49:37”