Florida Father, 39, Dies After His Boat Was Struck by Lightning During Severe Thunderstorm
Posted on AllSides April 18th, 2023
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A Florida father has died and another person was injured after a boat was struck by lightning while they were out on the water during a thunderstorm. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said the victims were boating on Indian River in Brevard County on Sunday when the bolt made contact with their vessel, according to NBC News and Florida Today. Peter Strong, 39, of West Melbourne, and the female passenger were caught on the water when a severe thunderstorm rolled into the area, officials added, per FOX...