# Lightning strikes causing livestock fatalities

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lightning-strikes-causing-livestock-fatalities
> Updated: 2026-10-27T22:55:20.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

Severe thunderstorms have caused animal deaths in Argentina and Colombia. In San Isidro, Argentina, a lightning strike at the Jockey Club de San Isidro killed four polo mares on a training field. The discharge also injured a caretaker and two other horses. 

In Caucasia, Antioquia, Colombia, approximately 10 cattle belonging to small-scale producers died during heavy rains. The Asociación de Agricultores de Caucasia has requested assistance from the Secretariat of Rural and Environmental Development to manage the sanitary and economic impacts of these losses.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Lightning strikes cause livestock fatalities in Argentina and Colombia

Lightning strikes during severe storms killed four polo mares at the Jockey Club in Argentina and 10 cattle in Caucasia, Colombia, impacting local producers and sports clubs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lightning-strikes-cause-livestock-fatalities-in-argentina-and-colombia

### 2026-10-21: Jockey Club de San Isidro: lightning strike kills four polo mares

Four polo mares died and a caretaker was injured after a lightning strike hit a practice court at the Jockey Club de San Isidro in Argentina.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jockey-club-de-san-isidro-lightning-strike-kills-four-polo-mares

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