Bountiful man killed by lightning strike while jet-skiing in Florida

BOUNTIFUL, Utah — A Bountiful father of four was killed over the weekend when he was struck by lightning while riding a jet ski in Florida.

Steve Matheson was in the water near Fort De Soto Park on Florida’s west coast when he was struck on Saturday. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area at approximately 6:30 p.m. and transported Matheson to the hospital in what was described as a life-threatening condition.

Matheson later died of his injuries…

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