Event Brief
Man struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: A man was hospitalized in life-threatening condition after being struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto on Saturday evening, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded shortly after 6:30 p.m. after receiving a report of the incident.
WHO: A man jet skiing near Fort De Soto; Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies
WHAT: The man was struck by lightning while jet skiing and was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition.
WHEN: Aug 29, 2026
WHERE: Fort De Soto, Pinellas County, Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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