Teen Struck by Lightning While Riding a Bicycle in Florida Dies

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A teenager died after being struck by lightning while riding his bike in Florida, authorities said.

Accordingly WPLGCameron Day, 16, was found unresponsive in the grass under a tree near Pembroke Pines, Florida, around 5:00 p.m. on September 18. Rescue personnel soon realized he was in cardiac arrest and attempted to revive him before he was taken to the hospital with burn marks on his thighs and chest. He was pronounced dead at the hospital, and authorities said the next day that Day was likely struck by lightning while riding his bike home.

“We do not have any confirmation yet, but it appears that the patient died as a result of being struck by lightning,” Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue said in a statement.

McArthur High School Principal Mark Howard announced the news of the student's death in a call to school families.

“Dear McArthur High School families and staff, this is Principal Mark Howard calling to inform you of some tragic news affecting our school community,” the message reads. How much. “11pearl“A 6th grade student passed away last night. While I cannot share additional details about the student's untimely death, I offer my deepest condolences to the student's family and loved ones, his teachers and classmates. He will be missed.”

The high school will also offer counseling services to students in need. “It’s natural and healthy for your child to want to discuss this,” Howard said. “Grief counselors will be on campus tomorrow and for as long as needed to help our school community cope with this loss.”

Day's family released a statement expressing their sadness over his death.

“Cameron was diagnosed with autism at the age of four, and with early intervention and our determination to make sure he could take care of himself if anything were to happen to him, he overcame all odds! Cameron was a tuba player at McArthur High School, a member of the SGA, and an ambassador for the Florida Atlantic University Upward Bound Math and Science TRIO Program,” they said. WTVJ” .[He brought happiness to] “He connected with everyone in his own special way.”

Florida has led the nation in lightning deaths for nearly two decades. If a lightning strike death is confirmed, it would be 11.pearl There will be a fifth lightning-related death in the United States in 2024, and a fifth lightning-related death in Florida this year.

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