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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was struck by lightning in West Linn on Saturday, authorities said. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue ...

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WEST LINN Ore. (KPTV) - A man was struck by lightning on a West Linn golf course on Saturday afternoon, according to the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. Around 3 p.m., crews were sent to the Oregon ...