Event Brief
Man dies after lightning strike while jet skiing
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: A man died 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. and said he was taken to a local hospital for treatment but pronounced dead. Authorities have not released further details.
WHO: Steve Math, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
WHAT: A man died after being struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto.
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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