Lightning Strike Kills 1 in Florida

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24 Jun 2018 5:32 PM
According to the Sarasota county Sheriff's Office a lightning strike killed one person at 2:15pm EDT Sunday afternoon on Siesta Key Beach in Florida. The strike occurred near the 6000 block of Midnight Pass Road amidst Sunday's storms. https://twitter.com/NWSTampaBay/status/1011006168993591296 Following the strike, first responders attempted CPR until the paramedics arrived, but the victim was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing. https://twitter.com/spann/status/1011003313737863168 A Deadly Year This latest fatality is the 6th lightning-caused death of the year. And the 3rd in the state of Florida. June and July Historically the months of June and July are the deadliest two when it comes to lightning strikes. By the Year Though not the leading cause of weather-related fatalities, lighting is still incredibly dangerous. Each and every year lightning claims many lives. So remember, when you hear thunder— you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Even under sunny skies. When Thunder Roars Go Indoors
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