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Man Dies, 3 Others Injured in Lightning Strike on Florida Beach

Bystanders rescued swimmers and performed CPR before paramedics arrived, and firefighters warned beachgoers to stay out of the water during storms.

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A lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach killed a man and injured three of his family members Friday, officials said.

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Man dies, 3 others injured in lightning strike on Florida beach

A lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach killed a man and injured three of his family members Friday, officials said.

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Witnesses recount seeing storm on Fort Myers beach that left 1 dead, 3 hospitalized after lightning strike - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WSVN) — Witnesses who were at a Fort Myers beach shared their story after a lightning strike left one person dead and...

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Lightning kills one man in Fort Myers, third lightning fatality of the year

Males and Florida lead the nation in lightning fatalities. Here are some lightning safety tips.

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WUFT broke the news on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
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