A new bride on her honeymoon was killed by lightning, and the sky was clear...
Jun 27, 2025
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According to Fox News and other foreign media, lightning struck a beach in Volusia County, Florida, at around 12:30 p.m. on the 14th (local time).
Jake Rosenkrantz, 29, who was standing in shallow sea water at the height of his ankle at the time, was struck by lightning in the blink of an eye. Rescue teams and emergency services took swift action immediately after the accident, but he closed his eyes the next day.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood wrote on his Facebook page that `a young man on his honeymoon has sadly passed away' and that he is heartbroken to have lost him, who, at the young age of 29, could have spent many wedding anniversaries with his wife. All rescue workers did their best, but they failed to prevent the unfortunate outcome."
The lightning strike was a very rare type 'Blue Sky Lightning Strike'. Such lightning usually travels tens of kilometers away from clouds and then falls to the ground, which can lead to lightning strikes while being careless about the clear sky.
In fact, the lightning occurred about 6.4 kilometers away from the accident, and clear skies were reportedly observed at the scene of the accident.
Also, on the same day, lightning fell on a nearby golf course, causing two people who were playing golf to be indirectly exposed. Fortunately, it was confirmed that they did not have any major injuries that did not require hospital treatment.
Local authorities warned citizens that there is a risk of lightning even if the storm is far away, and asked them to refrain from outside activities when weather conditions are poor.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
