20-06-2025
Man in New Smyrna Beach struck by lightning causing cardiac arrest, officials say
A man at New Smyrna Beach was struck by lightning Friday, June 20, at around 12:27 p.m., and was in cardiac arrest and unresponsive, according to immediate reports from rescue personnel.
Volusia County Beach Ocean Rescue Director Tamara Malphurs said the incident occurred in the 4000 block of Atlantic Avenue. CPR was initiated. There were few details available Friday afternoon, but emergency dispatchers said the incident occurred just south of 29th Avenue.
Emergency first responders also said the man, believed to be in his late 20s, was transported to Advent Health New Smyrna Beach.
Dispatchers sending emergency workers to the scene said preliminary information indicated the victim was in a golf cart when the lightning struck.
Paramedics transporting the man to the hospital said the victim was still unresponsive.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Lightning strikes man on beach
