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Witnesses recount seeing storm on Fort Myers beach that left 1 dead, 3 hospitalized after lightning strike
A lightning strike at Fort Myers beach resulted in one death and three hospitalizations. Witnesses described the storm's sudden arrival and the immediate response, including CPR and use of an AED by bystanders and paramedics. Firefighters warned against swimming during storms following the incident.
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