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Lightning strike kills man, injures 3 on beach

A lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach killed a man and injured three family members, officials said.
WHO: A man and three of his family members
WHAT: Lightning strike on a Florida beach
WHEN: Jul 6, 2026 at 5:39 AM ET
WHERE: Fort Myers Beach, Florida
WHY: Lightning struck the beach area during a storm.

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