Crime & Safetyscore 197·3 metrosupdated 47m ago

Lightning Strike at Florida Beach Claims Life of 51-Year-Old Man

A 51-year-old man, Viktar Kiryk, died after being struck by lightning while swimming at Fort Myers Beach. Three family members were injured but are in stable condition.

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