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Man Struck by Lightning in Shallow Water Off Florida Beach Dies, Officials Say

  • A 29-year-old man named Jake A. Rosencranz from Colorado died after being struck by lightning while on his honeymoon.
  • The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on New Smyrna Beach, where he was in ankle-deep water.
  • He was taken to a hospital in critical condition but died the next day, according to Tammy Malphurs.
  • This incident marks Florida's first lightning fatality of the year.
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Jake Rosencranz, 29, was a victim of thunderstorms on Friday on a Florida beach in New Smyrna Beach. Despite the rescue efforts, the young groom died from his injuries on Saturday.

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Jake Rosencranz, 29, originally from Colorado, was on a honeymoon in New Smyrna Beach when he was struck by lightning

Jake Rosencranz, 29, was in the sea, in low water, during his honeymoon, when with nothing to predict lightning struck him. The electric shock hit him full, in one of the so-called “blue sky rays.” The event occurred on June 20, shortly before noon, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States. The nearest storm was more than six kilometers away. Still, the impact was lethal. Rosencranz was moved alive to the hospital, but died the next day.The i…

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Daytona Beach News-Journal broke the news in on Friday, June 20, 2025.
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