First responders: Bystanders instrumental when someone is struck by lightning
Published: July 29, 2021 6:13 PM EDT
Updated: July 29, 2021 6:28 PM EDT
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Lightning struck five people on Southwest Florida beaches over the past few weeks. One of those victims, a 17-year-old boy, died from his injuries in the hospital. While strikes can be deadly, the emergency response after the initial hit can save a life.
First responders told us the first thing you should do is grab your phone and call 911 if you witness someone struck by lightning to get paramedics on their way.
Our trained rescuers then want to quickly get you and a possible victim under cover in case lightning strikes again.
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