Jake A Rosencranz Obituary, Death; – A tragic incident occurred in Florida where one individual lost their life and two others sustained injuries due to a lightning strike.
A 29-year-old man from Colorado was fatally struck by lightning shortly before 12:30 p.m. on June 20 while he was standing in ankle-deep water in New Smyrna Beach, as reported by Tamra Malphurs, a spokesperson for Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue, in an email to USA TODAY.
Malphurs indicated that CPR was promptly administered and life-saving efforts were undertaken, but unfortunately, the man could not be revived and was “transported from the scene unresponsive.”
“He tragically lost his life due to the injuries he incurred,” Malphurs stated. The spokesperson informed the Daytona Beach News-Journal, which is part of the USA TODAY Network, that the deceased has been identified as Jake A. Rosencranz. This incident marks Florida’s first lightning-related fatality of the year.
In a Facebook post, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood mentioned that the man was with his wife at the time. “They were visiting our beaches to celebrate their marriage. In one horrifying moment, everything changed,” Chitwood wrote. “I also want to express my gratitude to everyone who acted swiftly to provide assistance and transport him to the hospital for a chance at survival.”
Authorities confirmed that the couple was on their honeymoon.
