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Walker Bethune was tragically struck by lightning while on vacation. Now, the Stratford community has gotten together to collect 55 units of blood to honor Bethune.

Walker Bethune was struck by lightning last summer. The community keeps him in their hearts

Each of Florida's fatalities involved a man or boy during the summertime along the state's Gulf Coast counties.

Funeral arrangements are set for a Macon teenager who died on July 28 after being struck by lightning 11 days earlier while vacationing with his family in Florida.

Georgia high school student dies after lightning strike July 29, 2021 GMT MACON, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia high school senior struck by lightning while on vacation in Florida with his family has died. Walker Bethune, 17, died Wednesday. His family said he did so peacefully, listening to one of his favorite Allman Brothers songs, “Soulshine.” Bethune was hit by lightning July 17 while walking on a beach with his family in Marco Island, Florida. His father was with him when it happened and admi...

Georgia teen dies after lightning strike while vacationing in Florida By FOX 13 news staff Published  Walker Bethune (Photo from Stratford Academy) MARCO ISLAND, Fla. - A 17-year-old has passed away from his injuries after he was struck by lightning this month in Florida. According to FOX 5, Walker Bethune was vacationing with his family in Marco Island. He was walking just three feet away from his family when he was struck on July 17. He was rushed to a Miami hospital where he passed away 11...

In the arms of our Savior: Stratford Academy mourns student killed by lightning strike Walker Bethune was the incoming senior class president, and a member of the schools cross country and track team Author: Molly Jett (13WMAZ) Updated: 6:12 PM EDT July 29, 2021 MACON, Ga. — The Stratford Academy community and many across Central Georgia are mourning the death of rising senior Walker Bethune. He was struck by lightning nearly two weeks ago on a Florida beach, a...

Family: Stratford student struck by lightning has died The teens family made the announcement in a post Wednesday night on a CaringBridge website dedicated to Bethune, which the family has been using to provide updates following the July 17 incident. July 28, 2021 Courtesy: Stratford Academy MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Walker Bethune, a Stratford Academy student who was struck by lightning while vacationing in Florida this month, has died. The teen’s family made the announcement in a post...

Georgia school: 17-year-old boy dies from lightning strike injuries on Marco Island Published: July 28, 2021 10:46 PM EDT Updated: July 28, 2021 11:48 PM EDT Recommended A Georgia teenager has died after he was struck by lightning while vacationing on a Southwest Florida beach earlier in July. July 17, 17-year-old Walker Bethune was struck by lighting on Marco Island. His school, Stratford Academy in Macon, Georgia, confirmed Wednesday night Walker died from his injuries. Walker was in the hosp...

His family says he died peacefully while listening to one of his favorite Allman Brothers songs Author: 13WMAZ Staff Updated: 6:46 AM EDT July 29, 2021 MACON, Ga. — Stratford Academy student Walker Bethune died Wednesday night in the hospital after being struck by lightning, according to Bethunes CaringBridge Page. Earlier this month, Bethune was struck by lightning while he was on vacation with his family in Marco Island, Florida. His dad was there when it hap...