One Dead, Two Hurt In Lightning Strike In Daytona Beach Shores

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Daytona Shores, FL-Update: Two people were hurt and one person died after lightning struck the beach in Daytona Beach Shores. A Georgia couple was among the victims. 33-year-old Janika Gardner died of her injuries. Russell Scott remained hospitalized. 55-year-old Anna Nikorak of Daytona Beach was treated and released from the hospital. Earlier reporting follows: Two people were seriously injured after being struck by lightning in Daytona Beach Shores today. Volusia County Beach Safety Captain Tammy Marris said a man and woman, who are tourists, were standing in ankle-deep water when a sudden storm came up and they were struck by lightning. They were knocked unconscious. Marris said the couple was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Copyright Southern Stone Communications 2016.