Lightning Strike in Luperón! 🔥 Catamaran Engulfed in Flames During Hurricane Erin E369
February 15, 2026 · 19 min · 2K views · Luperón, Dominican Republic
Smoldering catamaran split in two after lightning strike
What this video covers
A lightning strike during the outer bands of Hurricane Erin ignited a large catamaran in Luperón Harbor, Dominican Republic.15:18 The vessel caught fire around 5:00 a.m. after a severe lightning strike occurred in the anchorage earlier that night.15:18 The fire consumed the boat, which eventually sank in the harbor.16:04 The crew of a nearby vessel monitored the blaze throughout the morning to ensure the wind did not shift the fire toward their own boat.16:33 Luperón Harbor remains a protected hurricane hole, as the geography prevents ocean swell from entering the anchorage.18:28 To prepare for the storm season and upcoming travel, the crew secured their boat to a mooring ball using three heavy barrels and additional lines, a service provided by local divers Papo and Andy.8:15 The harbor offers monthly mooring rentals and community activities for cruisers during the hurricane season.7:18
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