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New York Post
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- Climate
- New York Post
Honeymoon ends in tragedy as lightning strike claims newlywed's life on Florida beach
Advertisement A fairytale turned into a nightmare after authorities reveal that the man killed by a lightning strike on a Florida beach was on his honeymoon. The Volusia County Beach Safety confirmed to WTVG that the victim, a 29-year-old man, was visiting from Colorado with his new bride, when he was struck by lightning on Friday afternoon while he was standing in ankle-deep water. The victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, where he later died from his injuries, Volusia County Beach Safety Director Tammy Malphurs shared in an update on Monday with WESH. Malphurs told the outlet that the storm was still miles away from the beach, making the strike 'an extremely rare occurrence.' Advertisement 'It was clear blue sky, and the storm was like miles away from us,' a witness described to WESH. 4 The man who was struck by lightning in New Smyrna Beach on Friday has died, according to officials. WESH2 Volusia County Mike Chitwood addressed the tragedy and also confirmed the victim was a tourist visiting on his honeymoon. 'So sorry for the tragic loss of a young man here on a delayed honeymoon with his wife,' Chitwood wrote in a post on Facebook. Advertisement 'At 29 years old, he should have had many more anniversaries with her for years to come. Sending sincere condolences to this young woman on behalf of all of us in Volusia County who were hoping against hope that the diligent efforts of our lifeguards, EMS team and ER staff would bring him back to her,' he continued. 4 Colorado resident Jake Rosencranz, 29, was dipping his feet in the ocean on Friday around 12:30pm at New Smyrna Beach when he was hit with a lethal bolt of electricity. Handout 4 Jake A. Rosencranz, the Colorado man who died while on his honeymoon after he was struck by lightning in New Smyrna Beach Friday, was a 'true Coloradoan,' according to a colleague and friend. BCG – Behm Consulting Group / Linkedin 4 On Monday, Tammy Malphurs, director of Volusia County Beach Safety, confirmed 29-year-old Jake Rosencranz of Colorado was in ankle-deep water when he was struck, and he died Saturday morning. WESH2 Advertisement City officials confirmed to WTVG that two other people were also 'indirectly struck' by lightning in New Smyrna Beach on Friday. Both victims were reportedly golfing at the Venetian Bay Golf Course when they were struck. However, neither person had to be taken to a hospital for treatment, according to the outlet. Florida experiences more lightning strikes per square mile than any other state, averaging about 1.2 million lightning strikes each year, according to the Florida Department of Health. This was the first death caused by lightning in Florida in 2025. So far, there have been at least 3 lightning-related deaths in 2025, taking place in North Carolina, Mississippi, and Texas, according to the National Weather Service. Fox News Digital reached out to the Volusia County Beach Safety and Volusia County Sheriff's Office for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jellyfish sting nearly 350 people on Florida beach over Memorial Day weekend
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Memorial Day weekend was jam-packed at Daytona Beach, as people came out to enjoy the holiday weekend. While people were soaking up the sun and waves, jellyfish decided to join the party. Jellyfish stung 346 people over the Memorial Day weekend, according to AJ Miller, deputy chief of Volusia County Beach Safety. Miller said no one was seriously injured by the stings. Jellyfish are a common hazard on beaches in Florida. While most stings aren't life-threatening, they can be very painful. Miller said the jellyfish were most likely moon jellyfish. Jellyfish can be hard to spot. The best advice is to tread carefully when walking along the beach and in shallow waters. "You can see them if you're really watching," Miller said to FOX 35 Orlando. "But then you're going to spend your whole day staring at the water and not enjoying the day." Wearing a rash guard can also help protect your skin from a sting in the water. Miller said all lifeguard towers and any vehicles used to patrol the beach are stocked with vinegar to treat jellyfish stings. According to the Florida Department of Health, always go to a lifeguard when you've been stung by a jellyfish. Never touch jellyfish that have washed up on beaches because even dead jellyfish can sting. Miller said the beaches remained open and the jellyfish were not interfered with, as they dry up after about a article source: Jellyfish sting nearly 350 people on Florida beach over Memorial Day weekend
