Man Dies of Lightning Strike Trying to Warn Kids of Impending Storm

June 26, 2024

A man dies while trying to warn others about the danger of an impending storm on the beach. Cole Dispoto says his dad, Patrick, was on the beach in Seaside Park, New Jersey, as the dark clouds were rolling in. As he was getting off the beach, he decided to turn back and warn the kids still there swimming. That's when his family believes he was struck by lightning. Inside Edition Digital has the story. 

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