The Brief
- A 51-year-old man, Viktar Kiryk, was killed by a lightning strike while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on July 3.
- Three family members who were with him were taken to a local hospital for evaluation and were reported to be in stable condition.
- Authorities urged residents and visitors to leave the water and seek shelter immediately if they hear thunder or see lightning, emphasizing the dangers of Florida’s rapidly developing summer storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – A 51-year-old man died last week after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida lightning strike kills 1, injuries 3 others
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Deputies responded at approximately 2:20 p.m. on July 3 to the 6500 block of Estero Boulevard following reports of a man who had been struck by lightning while in the water.
Authorities said the victim, identified as Viktar Kiryk, was in the water with three family members when the incident occurred.
Bystanders and first responders immediately began lifesaving efforts, but Kiryk was pronounced dead at the scene.…