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US man says ‘hold tight’ to loved ones after wife and toddler killed by lightning

US man says ‘hold tight’ to loved ones after wife and toddler killed by lightning

Summary

A Florida man, Kameron Glasgow, lost his wife and toddler daughter after they were struck by lightning on August 23. He urged people to cherish their loved ones and spoke at a memorial honoring his wife Kenya and daughter Kennedi, who died despite medical care.

Key Facts

  • Kenya Glasgow (31) and her two-year-old daughter Kennedi were struck by lightning in Margate, Florida.
  • Both were taken to hospitals but died shortly after arriving.
  • Kameron Glasgow was very near the strike and experienced some effects but survived.
  • Kennedi’s twin sister, Kensli, was inside a nearby car and was unharmed.
  • A candlelight memorial was held at a local school with friends and neighbors attending.
  • The CDC says there are about 37 million lightning strikes in the US each year, but the chance of being struck is less than one in a million.
  • The National Weather Service advises going indoors when you hear thunder, as lightning can strike even miles away from storms.
  • Kameron thanked his community for support and encouraged everyone to hold their loved ones tight.
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