Florida beach lightning strike leaves 1 dead, 3 injured ahead of July Fourth weekend
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Florida beach lightning strike leaves 1 dead, 3 injured ahead of July Fourth weekend

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Key Points:

  • A lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on Friday resulted in the death of a 51-year-old man, Viktar Kiryk, and injured three members of his family who were in stable condition.
  • The victims were in the ocean when struck by lightning, and despite a bystander performing CPR with an automated external defibrillator, the man was unresponsive upon emergency crews' arrival.
  • The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District and Lee County Sheriff’s Office urged residents and visitors to seek immediate shelter when thunder or lightning is observed, emphasizing the rapid development of Florida’s summer storms.
  • The town of Fort Myers Beach offered condolences to the victims' families and highlighted the importance of weather awareness and safety precautions during storm conditions.

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