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Mother and son tragically killed by lightning strike in Florida
In Margate, Florida, a mother and her 2-year-old son were killed after being struck by lightning on Sunday. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. as they exited their vehicle. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but both were pronounced dead shortly after reaching the hospitals.
Updated Aug 24, 2026 First published Aug 23, 2026