Watch: Massive 60-ton animatronic dinosaur catches fire at Kansas park following lightning strike
Fox Weather • 4/28/2026
Summary
A 60-ton animatronic Sauroposeidon dinosaur at Field Station: Dinosaurs caught fire after being struck by lightning during severe storms on Saturday night. The lightning strike engulfed the structure in flames.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
2h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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