Crime & Safety
Oceanport Police Captain Struck By Lightning; Recovery Expected
Speedy recovery expected for Captain Daniel W. Barcus, who was struck by lightning while closing a metal gate on Friday evening
Oceanport Police Captain Daniel W. Barcus is going to recover after getting struck by lightning while attempting to close a metal gate at the corner of Port Au Peck and Oceanport avenues on Friday.
Barcus was taken by police cruiser to in Long Branch after being struck around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, according to one media reporting service, which monitors local police and fire communications.
Oceanport Councilman Joseph Irace sent an email at 9:39 p.m. on Friday saying early signs are positive Barcus will make a speedy recovery.
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"On behalf of the governing body, our prayers go out to him and his family and the Oceanport Police Department," Irace said.
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