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Southwest Miami-Dade family reeling after lightning strike damaged tree in their backyard
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The footage is from the Rodriguez home and shows the son, Jamison Rodriguez, with the dog. A family is dealing with the aftermath of a lightning strike that damaged a tree.
A family is dealing with the aftermath of a lightning strike that damaged a tree. The incident occurred in the backyard of their home. Surveillance footage from inside the house shows a moment before the strike, when a son was taking a picture with the family dog.
The footage is from the Rodriguez home and shows the son, Jamison Rodriguez, with the dog. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the surveillance video that captured the moment before the lightning hit.
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Category: miami Published: August 28, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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