Lightning strike kills man in Virginia as violent severe weather slams the East Coast
A man was killed and a woman was injured after they were struck by lightning in Cape Charles, Virginia, as severe storms moved through the area.
CAPE CHARLES, Virginia – One man was killed, and a woman was injured in a lightning strike in Cape Charles, Virginia, as severe storms moved through the popular beach destination.
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, emergency services were dispatched to Cape Charles Beach near Washington Ave and Bay Ave, with reports that two people were struck by lightning.
A 41-year-old man from Colorado died after efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, according to Cape Charles Town Manager Rick Keuroglian.
The second victim, an adult woman, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
"The Cape Charles Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragic incident," Chief James Pruitt said in a press release.
The death marks the 10th lightning death in the U.S. this year, and the first in the state of Virginia since 2023, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
The National Weather Service urges people to seek shelter in a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle as soon as they hear thunder.
Lightning can strike more than 10 miles from a thunderstorm, and people should stay away from beaches and other bodies of water during storms.
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