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Lightning strike kills northeast Oklahoma teacher and coach

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Authorities say Harry "Butch" Beggerly of Miami, Oklahoma died after he was struck by lightning during a hunting trip in New Mexico.

The Welch, Oklahoma science teacher and softball coach had come out of retirement from the Miami school district two years ago.

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