Lightning — Brevard, Florida
2023-04-16 · near (cof)patrick Afb, Brevard, Florida
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
Broadcast media reported a 39 year old man was struck and killed by lightning while boating on the Indian River near US-1 and the Pineda Causeway. Another person on board was injured and taken to the hospital. Time estimated.
Wider weather episode
A lightning strike killed a boat captain and injured a passenger on the Indian River.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1081889. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.