Though lightning strikes are rare — the odds of being hit by lightning are less than one in a million, according to the CDC — multiple people have been killed already this year.
Police in Winter Springs, which is just north of Orlando, said they responded Thursday afternoon to reports that multiple people had been hit by lightning near a local park. Authorities provided"immediate lifesaving aid" to the mother and child and both were hospitalized.
Authorities did not name the victim out of respect for her privacy, adding,"City staff extends our deepest condolences to the family and will keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time." This afternoon we received reports of multiple people that were struck by lightning near Trotwood Park. Our officers and...
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