Saw this in the news:
Man who was struck and killed by lightning in Brecon Beacons 'was carrying a selfie stick' - Home News - UK - The Independent
Man killed by lightning because of selfie stick? - CNET
The latter statement in the CNET article: "However, the dangers of carrying anything metal are underlined by the possibility that a selfie stick may have contributed to someone's death."
Man who was struck and killed by lightning in Brecon Beacons 'was carrying a selfie stick' - Home News - UK - The Independent
Man killed by lightning because of selfie stick? - CNET
The latter statement in the CNET article: "However, the dangers of carrying anything metal are underlined by the possibility that a selfie stick may have contributed to someone's death."