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South Florida man mourns wife, 2-year-old daughter killed in Broward lightning strike: "Words can't describe this feeling"
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Morgan Rynor , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A neighbor reported hearing loud thunder and seeing an orange glow, and then seeing a woman on the floor. A father is grieving the loss of his wife and 2-year-old daughter after they were killed in a lightning strike.
A father is grieving the loss of his wife and 2-year-old daughter after they were killed in a lightning strike. The incident occurred while they were trying to run from their car to their home during a thunderstorm. According to police, the mother and daughter were struck by lightning near their home.
A neighbor reported hearing loud thunder and seeing an orange glow, and then seeing a woman on the floor. The neighbor's son had alerted him to the incident. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The loss has left the father with heartbreak and devastation.
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Category: safety Published: August 24, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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