I guess the same line of reasoning applies to shark bites. The per capita rate is really low, but... Figure in that a lot of the people included in the total don't live anywhere near an ocean. Then the number who may live near the ocean but never go there. Then figure your chances if you happen to be a dedicated surfer who goes out more than once a week. Perhaps very early or late in the day (feeding time). Maybe you even paddle out if you have a cut. Suddenly those numbers seem a lot different.

My point with the thread was just that rain wouldn't ordinarily stop me, but the amount of lightning gave me pause. Enough so that I took an offered ride. Not that I though I'd be killed on the spot, but it did give make me think a bit.