Two people struck by lightning on North Carolina beach, officials say

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – Two people were struck by lightning on Shell Island on Saturday morning, officials said.

Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Director Sam Proffitt said it happened about 11:45 a.m. as the two people were walking on the beach.

Shell Island is the northern tip of Wrightsville Beach…

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