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Two Golfers Struck by Lightning in New Smyrna Beach on Friday

By  //  June 20, 2025

Two golfers in New Smyrna Beach were indirectly hit by lightning on Friday as strong thunderstorms moved through the area, according to the City of New Smyrna Beach. (NOAA Image)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA (FOX 35) – Two golfers in New Smyrna Beach were indirectly hit by lightning on Friday as strong thunderstorms moved through the area, according to the City of New Smyrna Beach.

A 29-year-old standing in the ocean at New Smyrna Beach was also struck by lightning and rushed to the hospital, according to Volusia County Beach Patrol.

The New Smyrna Beach Fire Department responded to the Club at Venetian Bay golf course on Friday where two golfers were reportedly impacted by lightning.

Adam Sari, a spokesperson for the City of New Smyrna Beach, told FOX 35 that both golfers were not transported to the hospital via ambulance, but may have gone to the hospital on their own.

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