Man Hospitalized After Lightning Strike on Florida Beach
FOX 13 Tampa BayJune 23, 20251 min21,352 views
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- ⚡ A man in his 40s was hospitalized after being struck by lightning while on Holmes Beach near 68th St. on Monday.
- 👂 A witness reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a group of people fall to the ground immediately after the strike.
- 👨👩👧👦 The witness, who was on the beach with her children, saw the lightning strike a few feet in front of a group of five people under a tent.
Immediate Aftermath and Rescue
- 🏃 Four out of the five people were able to get up and move towards shelter.
- ⚠️ One man was unable to stand and progressively worsened, becoming unconscious by the time the ambulance arrived.
- 🚑 An ambulance arrived shortly after the strike and transported the man to Blake Medical Center.
Safety Advice and Prognosis
- 🗣️ Experts emphasize that if you hear thunder, you are within striking distance of lightning, and there is no safe place outdoors during a thunderstorm.
- 🏠 The advice given is: "when the thunder roars get indoors."
- 👍 The fire marshal noted that the man being alert right after the strike is considered a positive sign.
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