TIERRA VERDE, Fla. – A man was hospitalized in life-threatening condition after he was struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto on Saturday evening, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
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Pinellas jet ski lightning strike
What we know:
Deputies responded to the area shortly after 6:30 p.m. after receiving a report that a man riding a jet ski had been struck by lightning, PCSO said.
Incident details
What we don’t know:
The man was taken to a hospital in the area for treatment. His condition was described as life-threatening, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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