Volusia County, FL - An award ceremony was held today to honor the courage of emergency personnel who helped a lightning strike victim and their family on June 24.
"We had an unfortunate tragedy on June 24th," said Volusia County Beach Safety Sr. Captain Tammy Marris. A woman was struck by lightning on the beach and killed. The friend she was on the beach with was also struck, along with a bystander. Those 2 survived and as far as Marris knows they're doing well.
"Unfortunately it was witnessed by her daughter," said Marris. A lot of emergency personnel were involved in this incident. All 3 of the lightning strike victims were treated, and the daughter who witnessed her mother's death was severely distraught and was brought to the hospital. Marris said, "it was a very tragic situation."
Around 8 people were awarded in the ceremony. Personnel from Daytona Bach Shores Public Safety, Volusia County Beach Safety, and Lifeguards were all honored.
Original reporting on the lightning strike can be found here.
Photos courtesy Volusia County Beach Safety.
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